Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has addressed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s challenge on his stance regarding illegal mining (galamsey).
During a meeting with NDC supporters in the Greater Accra region on Thursday, October 17, Mahama pointed out that the responsibility to tackle the galamsey issue lies with President Akufo-Addo as the current leader, rather than diverting attention by challenging his political opponents.
“President Akufo-Addo said I should come clearly on galamsey, it looks like he doesn’t live in this country because I have commented on galamsey over and over again.
“The University of Energy and Natural Resources gave political leaders the top platform to outline their policy on small-scale mining, and for a whole hour, I outlined our policy, after that, there were questions and answers for two hours, we were there for three hours.
“President Akufo-Addo should tell the Jubilee House press to give him my tape on galamsey which I have delivered at the University of Mines and Natural Resources. Recently when I met the clergymen, a part of my speech it was again on galamsey and small-scale mining.
“It is his responsibility, the people of Ghana elected him, he is currently the president of Ghana, and it is his responsibility to deal with Galamsey now. I know that after 7th January 2025 when Ghanaians have voted for me, I will take that responsibility and we will stop illegal mining.”
While on a thank-you tour of the North East region, President Akufo-Addo called on John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, to publicly declare his stance on the issue of illegal mining (galamsey).