Former Deputy CEO of the National Youth Authority in charge of Finance and Administration, Akosua Asaa Manu, has vehemently defended former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo against accusations of being a "galamsey kingpin." Speaking on Metro TV's Good Morning Ghana show, she dismissed such claims as baseless and challenged the current NDC Majority in Parliament to overturn existing laws that facilitate illegal mining if they are truly committed to ending the menace.
Akosua Manu, who was also the NPP parliamentary candidate for the Adentan constituency in the 2024 election, highlighted that the Akufo-Addo administration undertook bold measures to combat galamsey, including policies to reclaim degraded lands and restore polluted water bodies.
She referred to his famous statement, "I have put my presidency on the line," as evidence of his unwavering commitment to fighting illegal mining. "How dare anyone call him a galamsey kingpin when he led the most aggressive fight against this menace?" she challenged.
During her submission, Madam Manu cited a comment made by Hon.
