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Inusah Fuseini

Also known as: Mr. Fuseini · Mr Fuseini · former Tamale Central Member of Parliament

Former Tamale Central MP and ex-Lands and Natural Resources Minister who comments on mining enforcement, environmental protection, and NDC party matters.

2026-04-292026-07-22

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Former Tamale Central MP, Inusah Fuseini, says the conviction of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, signals the end of political protection for persons involved in illegal mining.

    Wontumi conviction: History has been made; political protection for illegal miners over – Inusah Fuseini
  3. Joy Online

    Former Tamale Central MP, Inusah Fuseini, has defended the 20-year prison sentence imposed on NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, arguing that it falls squarely within the sentencing regime established by Parliament.

    20-year sentence for Wontumi is within the law NPP enacted – Inusah Fuseini
  4. Joy Online

    Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, says he has no sympathy for former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, following his conviction in an illegal mining case.

    I have no sympathy for Wontumi over illegal mining conviction – Inusah Fuseini
  5. Joy Online

    Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, says he has no sympathy for former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, following his conviction in an illegal mining case.

    I have no sympathy for Wontumi over illegal mining conviction – Inusah Fuseini
  6. Joy Online

    Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and ex-Minister for Roads and Highways, Inusah Fuseini, has publicly endorsed Akwasi Opong-Fosu’s bid to become the next National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing the party’s strength as rooted in its gr

    Inusah Fuseini throws weight behind Opong-Fosu for NDC Chairmanship
  7. Joy Online

    Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has stated that it is unlawful for individuals or institutions to claim ownership of Ramsar sites, stressing that such protected ecological zones must remain free from private title and encroachment.

    No one can hold title on Ramsar sites – Inusah Fuseini warns against encroachment
  8. Joy Online

    Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, has urged South African authorities to adopt civilised and lawful procedures in dealing with illegal migration, following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

    Xenophobia: South Africa must use civilised means to remove illegal migrants – Inusa Fuseini
  9. Joy Online

    Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Inusah Fuseini has called on President John Dramani Mahama to fast-track the constitutional review process to enable the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), arguing that it would strengthen ac

    Expedite constitutional review – Inusah Fuseini urges Mahama to allow election of MMDCEs
  10. June 2026
  11. Joy Online

    On the absence of medical evidence, the Court did not treat it as fatal to the applicants’ case, given the availability of video evidence, photographic exhibits, and sworn testimonies from witnesses including former MP Inusah Fuseini and lawyer Richmond Rockson.

    Court slams Police for ‘unprofessional’ conduct in #OccupyJulorbiHouse arrests, awards GHC150k to 3 journalists [Full Judgement]
  12. Joy Online

    Former Tamale Central Member of Parliament, Inusah Fuseini, has defended the recent involvement of the NDC Council of Elders in internal party matters, stressing that the move is necessary to maintain discipline and keep the party focused on governance.

    Inusah Fuseini defends NDC Council of Elders’ intervention to safeguard party unity

Yesterday

  1. Wontumi conviction ends political protection for illegal miners

    Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini says the 20-year prison sentence handed to NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako over illegal mining offences signals an end to political protection for those engaged in galamsey and demonstrates that individuals can no longer rely on political connections to avoid accountability.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Wontumi's 20-year sentence aligns with law NPP passed

    Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has argued that the 20-year prison sentence imposed on NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako for illegal mining falls within the Minerals and Mining Act as amended by Parliament in 2019, which set a sentencing range of 15 to 25 years for such offences. Fuseini noted that the NPP Majority in Parliament had rejected an earlier government proposal of 10 to 15 years as too lenient.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Former minister criticizes Wontumi over illegal mining conviction

    Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Inusah Fuseini said he has no sympathy for former Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako following his illegal mining conviction, arguing that galamsey has devastated rural communities' access to water and livelihoods.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Inusah Fuseini rejects sympathy for Wontumi's galamsey conviction

    Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Inusah Fuseini has said he has no sympathy for former NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) following his conviction in an illegal mining case, citing the devastating impact of galamsey on rural communities' access to water and farming livelihoods.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 19 July

  1. Inusah Fuseini backs Opong-Fosu for NDC chairmanship

    Former MP and Roads Minister Inusah Fuseini has publicly endorsed Akwasi Opong-Fosu's candidacy for NDC National Chairman, calling for leadership renewal rooted in integrity and the party's founding values. Opong-Fosu, a former 18-year DCE, former Head of the Local Government Service, and former MP for Amenfi East, has been consulting party stakeholders on a "reset agenda."

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 4 July

  1. No one can claim private title on Ramsar sites

    Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Inusah Fuseini has warned that it is unlawful for individuals or institutions to claim ownership of Ramsar sites, designated wetlands of international importance. He argued that protecting these ecological areas from encroachment is essential to reducing flooding in urban centres like Accra, which is aggravated by wetland destruction.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. South Africa must use lawful procedures against illegal migrants, MP says

    Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has called on South African authorities to enforce immigration laws through proper institutional channels rather than through xenophobic violence, arguing that orderly and humane processes are needed to manage undocumented migration.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Expedite constitutional review to elect MMDCEs, Fuseini urges Mahama

    Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Inusah Fuseini has called on President Mahama to fast-track the constitutional review process to enable the direct election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives, arguing that elected local leaders would be more accountable to residents on development challenges such as flooding and drainage.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. High Court orders police to pay GHC150k for #OccupyJulorbiHouse arrests

    A High Court in Accra ruled that Ghana Police Service unlawfully violated the constitutional rights of three citizens—including two broadcast journalists—during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration in September 2023, ordering the Inspector General of Police to pay GH₵150,000 in damages and issue a formal apology. Justice Nana Brew found the police conduct "unprofessional" and determined that the arrest and detention breached rights to personal liberty, human dignity, freedom of assembly, and media independence.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Former MP defends NDC Council of Elders party discipline intervention

    Inusah Fuseini, former Tamale Central MP, defended the NDC Council of Elders' recent warning against premature presidential campaign activities, saying the Council plays a crucial stabilising role in keeping party members aligned with the party's mandate and governance focus.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Electronic Communications Act not designed for journalists, former MP argues

    Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has stated that the Electronic Communications Act was not originally intended to regulate journalists' conduct, but rather to regulate electronic communications generally. He said the question of whether the law applies to journalism may ultimately require judicial interpretation.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

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