Advocate for Social Intervention Ghana - ASIG

Advocate for Social Intervention Ghana - ASIG Advocates for Social Intervention Ghana (ASIG) is a non-profit making organization, a communal and i
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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.

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

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

ASIG: Ban on Toyota Voxy Is an Attack on Car Business, Not Road Safety — Mr. Emmanuel ArthurThe Advocate for Social Inte...
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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