Legal scholar Prof. Kwaku Asare, popularly known as Prof. Kwaku Azar, has raised serious concerns over the conduct of a Member of Parliament (MP) involved in the recent Hwidiem attack on officials of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAiMOS).

In a statement posted on his social media page, Prof. Azar questioned the MP’s decision to contact Hon. Collins Dauda, who was reportedly outside the country at the time, instead of reaching out to local law enforcement or the operational command leading the anti-illegal mining operation.

“I don’t understand the MP. Why call Hon. Collins Dauda, who is outside the country, instead of the District Commander or Operation Commander on the ground?

That single act sums up everything wrong with the statement — blurred roles, political shortcuts, and unanswered questions,” Prof. Azar wrote.

The legal academic went on to list ten key questions that, in his view, remain unanswered regarding the MP’s actions and the events that unfolded at Hwidiem in the Ahafo Region.

Among his questions, Prof. Azar queried who authorised the MP to visit a military operation zone and act on behalf of another legislator, and why he did not coordinate with the district or regional security commanders.

He also sought clarity on the MP’s exact role at the scene — whether as an observer, mediator, or participant — and the timeline of his arrival and departure.

He further raised concerns about the MP’s claim that a military pickup truck was “tampered with”, asking whether the MP personally witnessed the incident and what evidence supported that assertion.

Other questions focused on why soldiers were transported in the Zongo Chief’s private vehicle, who attacked that vehicle, and whether the MP entered a restricted mining area without authorisation.

Prof. Azar also criticised what he described as the danger of political interference in security operations, warning that such interventions could undermine professionalism and accountability.

“When MPs insert themselves into live security operations, confusion follows and discipline suffers.

In Hwidiem, the public deserves clear answers, not cloudy statements,” he concluded.

The comments come in the wake of a violent confrontation at Hwidiem, where thugs allegedly attacked a NAiMOS team during an anti-illegal mining operation.

The Inspector-General of Police has since directed the CID Headquarters to take over investigations, while the MP for Asutifi North, Mr Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has been invited to assist with the probe.