The Minority in Parliament has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of worsening the illegal mining (galamsey) menace despite earlier promises to end the destructive practice.
Delivering his welcome address at the resumption of Parliament for the third meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said the situation has deteriorated under the Mahama-led administration, contrary to the government’s public claims.
He criticized the government for failing to address the environmental devastation caused by galamsey and called for stronger, more transparent measures to combat the menace.
Afenyo-Markin also cautioned the Majority against using their numerical strength to intimidate the Minority and demanded the release of the report on the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Torkonoo, as well as details surrounding the nomination of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie.
However, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga dismissed the Minority’s claims, insisting that the fight against illegal mining has rather improved under the NDC government through intensified enforcement and reforms in the mining sector.
Source: AdomOnline
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