Director of Communications for NPP, Richard Ahiagbah
The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has accused the John Dramani Mahama-led government of lacking commitment in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, he alleged that members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) were engaging in galamsey, believing that the President would shield them from accountability.
“The President is not focused on fighting galamsey. What we experienced in 2016, before he left office, is returning. As we all can see, members of the NDC are visibly emboldened to engage in illegal mining because they realize their President and party will be lenient on galamsey due to the promises they made to illegal miners during their campaign,” he stated.
He further accused President Mahama of prioritising the persecution of political opponents over anti-corruption efforts.
“Our environment is being sacrificed, and our democratic rights are under attack. This is what we voted for, but it is something we must all come together to fight.
“People say elections have consequences, and the consequences of our choice on December 7 are now unfolding before us,” he added.
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