District Chief Executive (DCE) of Bosome Freho District Assembly in the Ashanti Region, Yaw Danso, has been removed from his position.

Reports indicate he was dismissed on July 31, 2023, over his alleged involvement in galamsey.

Yaw Danso was suspended in October 2022 after being accused of involvement in illegal small-scale mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. The investigation into these allegations was initiated in response to an audio recording that purportedly linked him to galamsey activities.

Following Yaw Danso's suspension, the Assembly members of Bosome Freho urged the presidency to carry out additional investigations into the allegations. In response, President Akufo-Addo organized a special meeting with Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and invited Yaw Danso to present his defense during the meeting.

Subsequently, after conducting the investigations, it was determined that the allegations against Yaw Danso were substantiated, leading to the decision to dismiss him from his role as the District Chief Executive.

According to the report, the decision to remove him was communicated by the Minister of Local Government, Rural Development, and Decentralisation, Dan Botwe, to the Ashanti Regional Minister.

The dismissal letter stated, "His Excellency the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has relieved the chief executive of the Bosome Freho District Assembly, Mr. Yaw Danso, of his position with immediate effect." The letter emphasized that the decision was prompted by the serious allegations of illegal mining against Yaw Danso.

In line with constitutional and legislative provisions, President Akufo-Addo has nominated Kofi Adu Amoateng as the new Chief Executive of the Bosome Freho District Assembly. The nomination is subject to confirmation by the regional Electoral Commission, as required by the relevant procedures.