Wendell Yeboah released after 10 days in Police custody

Wendell Yeboah, Head of Mobilization at the Democracy Hub has been released from Police custody yesterday night after spending ten days in detention.

The activist was arrested and detained days after he accused the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Awatey and Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson for involving in illegal mining (galamsey).

Wendell Yeboah made the allegations during a broadcast on 18th November 2025 on Aluta FM. A day after the said broadcast, Mr. Yeboah issued a public apology to the three regional ministers over his false claims against them.

Despite, Mr. Yeboah’s public apology, on November 19, 2025, three of his colleagues at the Democracy Hub petitioned the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to investigate allegations of illegal mining levelled against three regional ministers.

In a petition dated 19th November 2025, three individuals from the Ashanti Region, namely; Daniel Sasu Omari, Jerry James Suker, and Darren Jackson Pra, called on the CID to initiate a “formal investigation into allegations recently made by Mr. Wendell Nana Yaw Yeboah, Head of Mobilization at Democracy Hub” during a live interview on Aluta FM.

According to the petitioners, the claims, which were widely circulated, had the potential to “undermine public confidence, distort national discourse, and distract from the ongoing efforts to combat this national challenge.”

They noted that President Mahama has shown unwavering commitment to the fight against galamsey, making the allegations even more damaging if left unverified.

The petitioners acknowledged their colleagues apology but insisted that it was not enough to close the matter.

“Although this apology is noted, the gravity of the initial claims makes it imperative that the Ghana Police Service conducts an independent investigation,” they argued.

Acting on the said petition led to the arrest of Mr. Wendell Yeboah and his detention.