The General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Atik Mohammed, has strongly criticised the Gold Board established by the John Mahama government, calling it “a complete waste of resources.”
During an interview on Peace FM with Nana Yaw Kesseh, he labeled the Gold Board as “absolutely a scam.”
“Existing bodies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and the Forestry Commission are already responsible for managing natural resources and combating galamsey (illegal mining),” he argued.
Atik Mohammed questioned the necessity of the Gold Board, emphasising that allocating significant funds to it is unjustifiable, given that existing ministries already handle similar responsibilities.
“The Gold Board is a duplication of efforts, and the funds allocated to it could be better utilized elsewhere,” he stated.
His criticism raises important questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of Ghana’s institutions in managing natural resources.
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