The Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), acting as the National Assayer, has issued a statement expressing grave concern over an incident that occurred at the National Assay Centre located at the Aviance Cargo Terminal.

The incident, which took place on Tuesday, 17th December 2024, saw a mob, led by Mr.

Joseph Yammin, the National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), attempt to seize bullion bars being processed by PMMC on behalf of the Bank of Ghana.

According to the statement from PMMC, the bullion bars in question are part of the ongoing Domestic Gold Purchase Program (DGPP), launched by the government in June 2021.