Martin Amidu has questioned the legality of recent joint military and police operations in Ghana’s anti-galamsey campaign, saying they exceeded the constitutional mandate of the Ghana Police Service.
Amidu provided a detailed breakdown of incidents in November 2025. He explained that the IGP, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, had issued operational directives in accordance with Article 202 of the 1992 Constitution, tasking the Criminal Investigation Department and regional police commands to investigate specific incidents in Ahafo, Volta, and Ashanti Regions.
“The operational and administrative directives were consistent with the IGP’s responsibilities as head of the Ghana Police Service,” former Attorney General and Special Prosecutor said in article.
He added that the subsequent large-scale joint operations by police and military on 12 November, which resulted in arrests and reports of brutality, were not part of the IGP’s constitutional responsibilities.
Amidu emphasized that the IGP had delegated investigation duties appropriately to the CID Head Office and regional commands, and that press releases by the Police Administration had kept the public informed.
“The mayhem that occurred in communities was not directed by the Ghana Police Service and represents an overreach beyond constitutional law enforcement duties,” he said.
The former AG stressed the importance of clear operational boundaries and accountability in law enforcement. “Domestic policing must remain within the limits of the Constitution to protect citizens’ rights while addressing security challenges,” Amidu concluded.
