‘Why did you mislead Ghanaians?’ – Jamaludeen Abdullah challenges Mahama over galamsey fight

Mr Abdullah also accused some political party executives and government appointees of engaging in illegal mining, claiming that the activities continued openly in several communities READ: Free SHS not enough to justify NPP’s development record – Fieve He further alleged that political interference had undermined enforcement efforts, claiming that some Members of Parliament contacted security officers following the arrest of suspected illegal miners.

Mr Abdullah questioned the President’s commitment to the fight against illegal mining, arguing that the practice continues to cause extensive environmental destruction despite assurances made to Ghanaians ahead of the 2024 elections.

He alleged that political messaging during the opposition period encouraged illegal miners to view enforcement measures as threats to their livelihoods, adding that the government’s current approach had failed to reverse the environmental damage.