The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), , has pledged to allocate at least GH¢10 million annually to the Geological Survey Authority as part of the party's strategy to optimise the exploration of Ghana's mineral resources. Speaking during his campaign in the Akwatia constituency, Dr. Bawumia expressed concerns about the current mineral exploration practices, where companies are granted prospecting licenses and engage in a 'trial and error' approach. This method, he argued, often leads to significant environmental degradation. "To prevent the trial-and-error process of exploring minerals, which destroys the environment, we intend to resource the Geological Survey Department with at least GH¢10 million every year, to accurately locate the minerals," citinewsroom.com quoted Dr. Bawumia.