Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Majority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyir, has claimed that the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration was more responsible for water pollution than the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.
This assertion was made in response to criticisms regarding the government’s handling of illegal mining, or galamsey, which is harming the country’s water resources.
During an emergency parliamentary session in Accra on Tuesday, Annoh-Dompreh challenged the Minority to a debate on the issue.
He asserted that a thorough investigation would reveal greater water pollution under the NDC’s tenure, asserting that their administration’s impact on water bodies was more severe.
He expressed readiness to engage in a debate to clarify the matter, emphasizing that past administrations also bear significant responsibility.
“I was very happy when the Minority Leader challenged us that we will debate this matter and the culprit will be mentioned. In fact, we are ready to debate now. If we are to look and investigate both sides of the house.
“You have had the opportunity to rule this country before. I can tell you; you polluted the water more than us. You polluted the water more than us. So, let’s get matters straight,” he stated.