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Clement Apaak, the Deputy Minister-Designate for Education, has made a U-turn, admitting that his past comments criticizing the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government's handling of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, were too harsh His remarks came during his vetting before Parliament's Appointments Committee on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, where he acknowledged that his remarks were "too hard" and excessive.

The comments in question were made on social media in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections.

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