Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has weighed in on the recent electoral defeat of some Members of Parliament (MPs), including Mireku Duker, who have attempted to attribute their loss to the government's stance on illegal mining, also known as galamsey.
In a Facebook post, Awuni challenged this narrative, claiming that the defeat of these MPs had little to do with the government's anti-galamsey policies. "I agree with Winston Amoah on #JoyNews that the likes of Mireku Duker cannot blame their defeat on the fight against illegal mining," Awuni stated, offering his perspective on the ongoing political conversation.
He explained that the MPs who lost their seats were never genuinely aggressive toward illegal mining due to political considerations.
According to Awuni, the fight against galamsey was largely not pursued vigorously by these MPs, as they often prioritized political expediency over addressing the environmental and social destruction caused by illegal mining activities.