An investigation into a petition against a Member of Parliament (MP) for alleged involvement in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has been launched, according to Speaker of the Parliament Alban Bagbin.
Bagbin cautioned that Parliament will not defend any member caught involved in destructive mining practices during a session on Wednesday, February 26, where MPs and stakeholders developed a plan for responsible small-scale mining. "Let me be unequivocal in stating that Parliament will not tolerate any MP, regardless of position, who is found to be complicit in destructive mining activities," he stated.
He added, "There's a petition before me concerning an MP, and I have initiated an investigation.
The member himself has appeared before me on that.
