The Birim Youth Association (BiYA) has petitioned the Office of the Chief of Staff to publish the findings of an investigation into allegations of extortion levelled against the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Birim Central, Solomon Brako-Kusi.
Addressing a press conference, Convenor of BiYA, Mr Kingsly G. Adofo, said the association’s demand was intended to bring clarity to allegations made against the MCE by the Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah.
Mr Adofo said the MP had accused the MCE of allegedly collecting money from some illegal miners operating within the Birim Central Municipality.
He said the matter was brought before the Office of the Chief of Staff in February 2026 and was subsequently referred to the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs for investigation.
According to Mr Adofo, the youth association had been informed that the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) conducted the investigation and that its report had since been submitted to the relevant authorities.
Concern
Mr Adofo, however, expressed concern over what he described as the continued repetition of the allegations by the MP on various media platforms despite the reported completion of the investigation.
He said the continued public discussion of the allegations without the release of the official findings could influence public opinion without giving citizens an opportunity to know the outcome of the investigation.
Mr Adofo said the association believed that publishing the findings would help establish the facts surrounding the allegations and provide clarity to the public.
He said BiYA was not seeking to determine the guilt or otherwise of any person involved in the matter, but wanted the outcome of the reported investigation to be made available for public scrutiny.
Release
Mr Adofo said the release of the report would enable members of the public to make informed judgments based on the findings of a state investigative institution rather than relying solely on allegations and counterclaims made through the media.
He identified the establishment of the facts, public education and the protection of the credibility of state investigative institutions as key reasons behind the association’s demand.
Mr Adofo said the continued repetition of the allegations despite an investigation being conducted created a situation where public opinion could be influenced without the benefit of the official findings of the investigative institution.
He said making the report public would also help protect the reputations and fundamental rights of persons involved in the matter, particularly because the allegations had been discussed publicly.
Mr Adofo said the association considered transparency, fairness and accountability essential to resolving the controversy surrounding the allegations.
He said the publication of the findings would strengthen public confidence in the investigative process and allow citizens to assess the matter based on evidence contained in the official report.
Petition
Mr Adofo said BiYA had therefore petitioned the Office of the Chief of Staff to publish the findings and outcome of the reported investigation.
He said the association expected the relevant authorities to give the petition the necessary attention and make the findings available to the public, subject to any applicable legal or investigative restrictions.
Mr Adofo further appealed to the Akim Oda MP, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, to support the association’s call for the publication of the findings.
He said the MP’s support would help promote transparency and provide an opportunity for the public to assess the allegations based on the outcome of the investigation rather than claims made through various media platforms.
Mr Adofo expressed confidence that the Office of the Chief of Staff would consider the petition and act to bring clarity to the matter.
He said the release of the investigation report would allow the allegations involving the Birim Central Municipal Assembly to be examined on the basis of the official findings.
Mr Adofo maintained that making the findings public would not only address concerns surrounding the allegations but also reinforce public confidence in state institutions mandated to investigate matters of public interest.
He said BiYA would continue to press for transparency on the matter while leaving the determination of responsibility to the appropriate authorities.
Mr Adofo reiterated that the association’s primary concern was for the reported NIB investigation to be made public so that the controversy could be addressed on the basis of the facts established by the state investigative process.
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