The Director of Communications for the (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has expressed concern over the worsening illegal mining (galamsey) situation in the country, blaming it on what he describes as the opposition ' (NDC) "pro-galamsey message," which he claims has encouraged illegal miners.
In a post shared on X on March 5, 2025, Ahiagbah stated that individuals involved in galamsey had bought into the NDC's stance on the issue and were now demanding "their pound of flesh." "The fight against galamsey is worsening.
The galamseyers bought into the NDC's pro-galamsey message and now want their pound of flesh," he wrote.
He further warned that the ongoing destruction of the environment serves no one's interest and urged Ghanaians to speak out against the menace. "It serves nobody's purpose to destroy our environment.
