Bawumia Campaign Director Slams NDC's Galamsey Strategy: Is it Politics or Environmental Action?

Galamsey Crisis in Ghana: Bawumia Campaign Director Criticizes NDC's Approach Accra, Ghana – The fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey, in Ghana has taken a new turn with a recent statement by Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Director of Communications for the Bawumia 2024 campaign. Aboagye, appearing on Channel One TV's Breakfast Daily, criticized the ruling NDC party's methods, arguing that their focus on Chairman Wontumi is a distraction from the larger problem. "The energy used to pick up Chairman Wontumi should be channeled into tackling the real illegal mining problems," Aboagye stated. He further alleged that the NDC is using the galamsey issue for political maneuvering, citing instances where the military has been involved in mining operations. He also highlighted reports of an NDC MP allegedly leading galamsey activities in the Aowin area. The accusations raise serious questions about the effectiveness of the NDC's anti-galamsey campaign and highlight the political complexities surrounding this critical environmental issue. The video has sparked debate online, underscoring the public's concern about the ongoing environmental damage caused by galamsey.