The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has accused high-ranking members of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of forcibly seizing a Ghanaian small-scale mining concession in Prestea-Huni Valley and transferring it to Chinese operators.
MFWA Executive Director Sulemana Braimah revealed the alleged misconduct in a social media post, stating: “Chinese are busily working at a small-scale mine forcefully taken from local Ghanaian miners by powerful NDC politicians. They will be exposed soon!” The claim comes amid growing scrutiny of illegal mining activities undermining President John Mahama’s anti-galamsey efforts.
This development follows Attorney General’s recent directive to the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate former Deputy Ashanti Regional Minister Joseph Yamin and NDC’s Abanga for suspected illegal mining involvement. The probe also includes reviewing Professor Frimpong Manso’s report on past administration’s galamsey activities.
The allegations present a credibility challenge for the Mahama government, which has implemented multiple measures to combat illegal mining. Critics argue such actions by party officials contradict the administration’s public stance on protecting Ghana’s natural resources.