Samuel Doomson, the Assembly Member for the Sese Electoral Area in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region, has been arrested for allegedly involving himself in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey activities in the area.

According to a report by adomonline.com on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Doomson was arrested following an invitation from the Ahanta West District Police Command to respond to allegations of engaging in the activity.

The report further indicated that he was then handed over to the Western Regional Police Command in Sekondi for questioning.

He was subsequently arrested by National Security operatives on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, while riding a motorcycle through the municipal capital, sources according to the news portal said.

Meanwhile, the Municipal Chief Executive for Ahanta West, Ebenezer Kofi Aidoo, has sworn to strengthen the fight against illegal mining in the community.

Speaking on the arrest, the MCE said there is clear evidence supporting long-held allegations against the assembly member.

“Now we have evidence he is involved in galamsey. There are audios, videos, and pictures to prove it,” adomonline.com quoted him as saying.

Doomson is currently being processed for court.

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