The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has stated that getting the New Patriotic Party (NPP) out of office at the polls in December is the surest way to end illegal mining.
He noted that while illegal mining has been an issue in Ghana for years, it has surged under the current administration.
Mr Gyamfi attributed this increase to government officials and wealthy individuals who have invested in excavators for illegal mining activities, arguing that this is why the problem cannot be resolved.
Speaking to the media, Mr Gyamfi said, “The only way we can deal with this problem is for the people of this country to vote for change and boot them out because they have proven that they cannot fight illegal mining. They came to enrich themselves.”
He stated that if the NDC is elected they would launch a serious fight against illegal mining and implement a comprehensive plan to restore the devastated water bodies.
Mr Gyamfi said that the NDC will achieve this through the “Tree for Life” initiative and the “Blue Water Project.
Sammy Gyamfi again said President Akufo-Addo’s claim of placing the presidency on the line was a scam.
