NDC never included state of emergency in manifesto to fight galamsey - Member

play videoThe NDC representative claims the party never included state of emergency in manifesto A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications team has dismissed claims that the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, promised to declare a state of emergency to tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.'Don't call me Tony' - Tony Elumelu's correction of trainee sparks online debate The communications team member insisted that Mahama’s position had been misrepresented, stressing that the party’s official manifesto does not include any plan to declare a state of emergency as part of its anti-galamsey strategy.

His response came after host Kwami Sefa Kayi questioned him about the NDC’s manifesto pledge to deploy artificial intelligence and drones in the fight against galamsey, alongside suggestions that a state of emergency would be declared.