Two national executives of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), , National organizer and 3rd National Vice Chairman, Yakubu Abanga, have denied allegations that they are behind a rogue anti-galamsey taskforce accused of extorting money and harassing small-scale miners across the country.
The allegations, made by the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association of Ghana (CSSMGG), claimed that a parallel taskforce operating illegally in mining communities was acting under the influence or with the backing of the two political figures.
The miners pointed specifically to incidents in Sekondi, Bekwai, Offinso, and Prestea, where heavily armed individuals dressed in military gear allegedly invoked the names of Yamin and Abanga while engaging in extortion and intimidation.
However, in separate interviews, both Yamin and Abanga refuted any involvement and called on national security authorities to arrest and prosecute anyone impersonating them or using their names for illicit activities. "I would be the last to sanction the activities of any illegal taskforce or group," said , National Organiser of the NDC, speaking to Rawgist Online on Wednesday. "I have never engaged in mining, and I urge security agencies to act swiftly against any individuals using my name to harass legitimate miners." Mr.
