On Monday, September 30, 2024, a member of the NPP communications team Lawuratu Musah-Saaka, engaged in a heated exchange on illegal mining activities on Good Morning on Metro TV with journalist, Annie Ampofo.
Tensions escalated when Lawuratu urged local communities to get involved in the fight against the illegal mining menace.
She mentioned that while Akonta Mining Company operates legally, it has mined in restricted areas noting that the local communities have a role to play in tackling the menace. "Apart from government taking part during the deployment, we as community members, should get involved and fight galamsey," she noted.
Annie quickly responded with a question, "So, we should go and fight Kate Gyamfua's mining site." This comment infuriated Lawuratu who responded, "This is a serious matter." Annie Ampofo further expressed concern over the NPP communicator's response. "If you accuse me of sitting here and joking, I will be very angry with you.