Mireku Duker stated that Dr Bawumia appreciates the enormous contribution of the mining sector to the Ghanaian economy and will not pursue policies that will cripple down the sector.
Reacting to recent calls for a ban on small scale mining, the Deputy Minister explained that the country laws already proscribe illegal mining and that all that is needed to do is enforcement of the laws.
Emphasizing his commitment and consistency in the protection of the interest of responsible small scale miners, He charged the miners to take part in governments fight against illegal mining and help improve the sector.
He paid special tributes to Honorable Duker for his efforts in advancing the interest of small-scale miners in Parliament and government.
Duker for the assurance and promised to campaign and support the bid of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to become president of the country.