Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Nii Moi Thompson, has urged the government to intensify its fight against illegal mining (galamsey) as a lasting tribute to the eight people killed in the August 6 helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.
The victims, including senior government officials and security personnel were reportedly en route to Obuasi to launch the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme, aimed at helping illegal miners adopt responsible and sustainable practices.
Speaking to Citi News on Monday, August 11, 2025, after signing the book of condolences at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) headquarters, Dr.
Thompson stressed that the best way to honour the deceased is through decisive action against galamsey. "They were flying there as part of efforts to fight galamsey.
