Member of Parliament for Manhyia North, Akwasi Konadu, has criticised the government’s handling of the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, describing it as a “charade” lacking genuine commitment.
His comments come in the wake of heated exchanges in Parliament on Wednesday, November 5, where the Minority and Majority caucuses traded accusations over their alleged involvement in illegal mining.
Speaking in an exclusive interview on the Channel One Newsroom, Mr. Konadu accused government officials of engaging in political theatrics instead of taking decisive action to end the menace.
He specifically referenced the ongoing investigations involving NDC National Organiser Joseph Yamin and Abanga Yakubu Alhassan, the party’s third National Vice Chairman, dismissing them as politically motivated distractions that would lead nowhere.
The Manhyia North legislator urged the government to demonstrate real commitment by taking bold action, including declaring a state of emergency to halt illegal mining activities.
“We all have to call the Executive to order and tell them that they cannot use the charade of calling people and saying that they are bringing their own people on board and sending them to EOCO, that they have sent Yamin and Abanga to court. It’s a charade. We want them to put a ban on small scale illegal mining activities in our country,” he stated.
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