A heated panel discussion on Joy Prime’s “Prime Insight” show erupted into a fiery confrontation on Saturday, October 4, 2025, when mining consultant Dr Solomon Owusu bluntly told Suame MP John Darko that he was “just a mere Member of Parliament”.
The explosive exchange occurred during a debate on the issuance of mining licences in forest reserves, with Mr Darko—Vice Chairperson of Parliament’s Environment, Science and Technology Committee—insisting that the Akufo-Addo administration had not granted any licences for mining in protected areas.
Dr Owusu fiercely countered, citing records that allegedly show over 44 licences were issued between November and December 2024 following the passage of Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462.
“I don’t even live here, but I know… Your government issued about 44 licences to people to go and mine in the forests. So if you come and sit here and tell us your government never issued any licences, either you’re lying to us or you didn’t do your research well,” Dr. Owusu charged.
The MP bristled at the remarks, calling them disrespectful. The confrontation then spiralled into personal attacks.
“Stop addressing me like that. What do I know about you? That you live in the United States? That it is such a big deal? Who are you?” Mr Darko retorted.
Dr Owusu fired back, dismissing the MP’s political standing.
“My brother, never compare yourself to me in anything. Education-wise, financially, everything—never compare yourself to me. You’re just a mere Member of Parliament,” he declared, drawing audible reactions from the studio.
The host, Blessed Sogah, was forced to cut to a commercial break as the exchanges grew increasingly hostile.
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