Advocate for Social Intervention Ghana - ASIG, Santasi, Kumasi (2026)

Advocates for Social Intervention Ghana (ASIG) is a non-profit making organization, a communal and impartial group devoted to building impactful relational with private and public institutions, the citizen and non-citizen that benefit the whole.

25/09/2026

He Who Comes to Equity Must Come with Clean Hands on Political Insults and Selective Arrests—- Mr Emmanuel Arthur (C.E.O ASIG)

The culture of insults within Ghana’s body politic did not emerge overnight; it developed gradually and has now reached a concerning level. The President, having occupied this office before, understands the pressures and criticisms that come with public leadership. The Interior Minister and security agencies must therefore recognize that not every offensive comment directed at the President should automatically result in an arrest.

ASIG has consistently maintained that political actors must also accept responsibility for encouraging or protecting individuals and commentators who use their platforms to attack government officials, opposition figures, and other public personalities.

The public debate surrounding commentators such as Kevin Taylor also raises legitimate concerns about consistency. When individuals known for highly provocative political commentary are seen associating with influential figures in the ruling government, while other commentators are arrested for similar conduct, it creates a perception of selective justice and poses a danger to public confidence in our democracy.

The law must not have political colours. The same standards applied to opposition voices must also apply to individuals perceived to be sympathetic to the government. As the principle of equity reminds us, he who comes to equity must come with clean hands.

ASIG vehemently condemns political insults and irresponsible commentary. At the same time, freedom of expression must be protected, while genuine threats, incitement, or potentially criminal statements should be addressed strictly according to law and due process.

Ghana’s democracy will be stronger when tolerance, responsible speech, constitutional freedoms, and equal application of the law are upheld for everyone, regardless of political affiliation.

09/09/2026

Education Must Remain a Right, Not a Privilege— Mr. Emmanuel Arthur ( C.E.O ASIG)

ASIG strongly objects to the Minister of Education’s announcement that students who fail to meet the required cut-off points may not gain admission to Senior High Schools, Technical and Vocational Education Training institutions.

The Ministry should have communicated these requirements before the examinations and placement process so students, parents, and schools could prepare. Introducing them afterward raises serious concerns about fairness and equal access to education.

Instead of excluding students, the Ministry should establish three placement categories based on abilities, interests, and career goals: General Academic Education, Technical Vocational Education, and Agricultural and Applied Education. Each pathway must be resourced and respected as a valuable route to further education, employment, and national development, not treated as punishment for lower grades.

The Ministry must also address reported technical problems with the placement system, as some qualified students are not being placed in their preferred schools despite meeting the requirements. Placements should be transparent and based on merit, program suitability, and available capacity.

The previous government expanded secondary education as a basic opportunity for every Ghanaian child. ASIG urges the current administration to uphold this commitment and ensure that no student is denied access to education because of examination results, financial circumstances, or system failures.

03/09/2026

An Allegation Is Not a Verdict — Our Politicians Must Embrace Objectivity, Facts, and Due Process —- Emmanuel Arthur ( CEO ASIG)

The Minority Caucus in Parliament, led by Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, must ensure that concerns surrounding the Ghana Gold Board are addressed in the national interest and not reduced to partisan politics or personal attacks.

ASIG believes that legitimate criticism of the Gold Board and its leadership is necessary, but such criticism must be based on facts, due process, and proper parliamentary scrutiny. If there is credible evidence of financial loss to the state, the appropriate institutions, including the Auditor-General, CHRAJ, Parliament, and the courts, should be properly engaged.

If concerns raised in the IMF report warrant further investigation, an independent forensic audit would be a more constructive approach to establish the facts, protect the public purse, and strengthen accountability within the institution.

The goal should be to improve the Gold Board, not weaken public confidence in an institution that has significant importance to Ghana’s economy.

National interest must come before partisan interest.

27/07/2026

WONTUMI COULD HAVE ESCAPE JAIL IF THE LAWYERS WERE ABLE TO GATHER ENOUGH GROUNDS IN HIS DEFENSE - Emmanuel Arthur (C.EO of ASIG)

A careful review of the court proceedings and the ruling indicates that some of the challenges facing the defense stem from the legal strategy adopted by Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako’s (Chairman Wontumi) lawyers, and we conclude that his lawyers failed to do the needful. Rather than directing public attention toward allegations of unfair treatment, the legal team should critically assess whether all the necessary legal and evidential steps were taken to defend their client effectively. If they were able to gather more technical grounds, Chairman Wontumi could have escaped being sentenced to jail. In our view, there were important aspects of the case that appear not to have been adequately addressed. For example, it appears that the defense did not fully challenge or cross-examine the prosecution’s second witness (PW2) on issues that may have been relevant to the case.

However, they failed to coach Chairman Wontumi to admit to the court that he gave the land to the witness to mine and that all activities carried out on the land were undertaken with his authorization and within the scope of his company’s legal mining license.

Furthermore, Akonta Mining is reportedly licensed by the Minerals Commission. This raises legitimate questions about the role of the relevant regulatory authorities. If the company was operating under a valid license, the public deserves clarity on how allegations of illegal mining arose and what oversight actions were taken by the Minerals Commission. We believe these are some important issues that should have been thoroughly examined and supported with credible evidence during the proceedings. If the defense fails to present all relevant facts and documentary evidence, the court will inevitably determine the case based on the evidence placed before it. We urge the legal team to concentrate on strengthening their legal case by gathering more technical grounds, or else they may lose the other pending case. We advice the legal team to gather the needed technical grounds; if they can, they could turn the case into an institutional failure because the case is clearly an institutional failure.

02/07/2026

Poor Drainage Covers and Indiscriminate Waste Disposal is a Leading Cause of Flooding in Accra— Mr. Emmanuel Arthur (ASIG CEO)

Advocate for Social Intervention Ghana (ASIG), wishes to express deepest condolences to families who have lost their lives and properties during the recent downpour in Accra. The recurring flooding across parts of the country is caused by improper construction and management of drainage systems, as well as human negligence.
Installing pipe covers over certain drains contributes significantly to the problem. All poor drainage systems are designed to be covered, as doing so can obstruct the free flow of water, leading to blockages and eventual overflow during heavy rains.
While some drainages were engineered with box covers for safety and environmental reasons, others are left open to ensure smooth water flow. When inappropriate covers are installed on such channels, they restrict flow and worsen flooding, especially during intense rainfall.
Poor engineering practices and maintenance issues also contribute to the problem, even though many of the drainage systems were originally constructed by qualified engineers.
In addition, human behavior is a major factor driving urban flooding. The indiscriminate dumping of refuse into gutters continues to choke drainage channels, reducing their capacity to carry stormwater effectively.
Unless citizens change their attitudes toward waste disposal and authorities enforce proper drainage management practices, flooding will continue to pose serious risks to lives and property across the country.
Strong public education, improved engineering supervision, and strict enforcement of sanitation laws to help address the growing challenge of urban flooding.

15/04/2026

ASIG: Ban on Toyota Voxy Is an Attack on Car Business, Not Road Safety — Mr. Emmanuel Arthur

The Advocate for Social Intervention Ghana (ASIG) has strongly criticized the Ghana Road Safety Authority over its decision to ban Toyota Voxy vehicles from commercial use.
According to ASIG, the justification that the vehicle is designed for family use is inconsistent, arguing that similar logic has not been applied to other vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and other buses currently used for commercial transport.
Executive Director of (ASIG),Mr.Emmanuel Arthur insists that road safety issues should be addressed through proper education and strict enforcement of regulations, rather than what he describes as selective bans.
He further claims the directive appears to be a deliberate attempt to collapse the businesses of car dealers and importers who have heavily invested in the Voxy model.
ASIG is therefore calling on the government to urgently intervene and engage stakeholders to find a fair solution, warning that the decision could negatively impact livelihoods and weaken business confidence.
The group also urged the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) and the Car Dealers Association to strongly oppose the move, describing it as an attack on businesses rather than a solution to road accidents.

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