The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Suaman, Obour Vasco, is at the center of a growing controversy following allegations that he has repurposed government-owned road construction equipment for illegal mining operations, commonly known in Ghana as galamsey.
In a viral video circulating on social media, heavy-duty machines, including an excavator, believed to be part of the District Roads Improvement Project (DRIP) initiated under the former Akufo-Addo administration, are seen operating at an illegal mining site.
The video, reportedly recorded on the morning of Sunday, July 13, 2025, has sparked outrage among citizens and reignited concerns about political complicity in environmental degradation.
According to the individual who filmed the video, the machines were initially assumed to be en route for road maintenance work - a long-standing challenge in the area.
