Director of Communications for the NPP, Richard Ahiagbah
The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has expressed concern over the worsening illegal mining (galamsey) situation in the country, blaming it on what he describes as the opposition National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) “pro-galamsey message,” which he claims has encouraged illegal miners.
In a post shared on X on March 5, 2025, Ahiagbah stated that individuals involved in galamsey had bought into the NDC’s stance on the issue and were now demanding “their pound of flesh.”
“The fight against galamsey is worsening. The galamseyers bought into the NDC’s pro-galamsey message and now want their pound of flesh,” he wrote.
He further warned that the ongoing destruction of the environment serves no one’s interest and urged Ghanaians to speak out against the menace.
“It serves nobody’s purpose to destroy our environment. Let’s speak out against the destruction,” Ahiagbah stated, emphasising the urgent need for collective action.
He, however, called on former President John Dramani Mahama to take a leadership role in addressing the crisis, stating, “President John Dramani Mahama must lead to curb this menace. Just look at this…”
His remark was in reference to a video attached to his post.
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The fight against galamsey is worsening. The galamseyers bought into the NDC’s pro-galamsey message and now want their pound of flesh.
It serves nobody’s purpose to destroy our environment. Let’s speak out against the destruction….
President John Dramani Mahama must lead to… pic.twitter.com/myHWy7urat
— Richard Ahiagbah (@RAahiagbah) March 5, 2025
RAD/MA
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