The issue of Galamsey has once again ignited heated political debate, this time with strong words from Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a leading communicator for the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He launched a scathing attack on the National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the party of becoming a major obstacle to national progress and failing woefully in its promises to Ghanaians.
According to Aboagye, the NDC has quickly transformed into what he described as a disruptive interlude in Ghana’s development journey.
He argued that rather than fulfilling their campaign pledges, the NDC has wasted precious time, leaving citizens frustrated and the nation’s future at risk.
“We are in the 8th month of the year, and they have not initiated a single new strategy in dealing with the Galamsey menace. Rather, their officials in government and party are on record to have invaded our forests and river bodies, actively destroying our natural resources in search of gold.”
Dennis Miracles Aboagye
Aboagye emphasized that governance is about seriousness, responsibility, and delivery, not rhetoric. For him, the governing party must take its role more seriously and show that it is capable of honouring its commitments.
He expressed disappointment over the government’s inability to follow through even on the simplest pledges it made to the electorate, noting that excuses have become the order of the day.
He pointed to the handling of promises regarding the repeal of certain laws as an example, stressing that listening to the government’s endless justifications has become stressful.
In his view, when a party makes pledges, it owes the people delivery, not explanations.
“Enough of the rhetoric and talk, they should just walk the talk and fix the situation. It is sad to see NDC members and government officials like Prof. Gyampo gone completely mute and swimming in power while his colleagues in the party destroy our rivers and forests.”
Dennis Miracles Aboagye
In his view, the government can no longer afford to posture and issue lofty promises while the nation’s forests, rivers, and farmlands face irreparable devastation from illegal mining.
He stressed that Ghanaians deserve more than polished rhetoric or carefully crafted speeches; what the public is demanding is visible, decisive action that safeguards the environment and preserves the country’s natural resources for future generations.
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Dennis Aboagye further strongly criticized the recent remarks of Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa, who announced that the government would adopt a ruthless approach in addressing the galamsey menace.
For Aboagye, such a declaration was not only disappointing but also deeply frustrating. He questioned what the government had been doing in the past seven months, suggesting that its posture amounted to accommodating illegal miners rather than confronting them.
In his view, the ruling party should stop making pronouncements and instead deliver on the promises it set out, completing those commitments before speaking of becoming ruthless.
He reminded the government of the very promises it made to the people of Ghana regarding Galamsey.
Among these commitments were: declaring a state of emergency, temporarily banning small-scale mining, halting mining in forest reserves, freeing arrested galamsey operators while returning their confiscated excavators, shifting focus from pit workers to the kingpins of the illegal trade, and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) technology to combat the menace.
“Just implement the above so we can do a proper appraisal. The alarming rate at which NDC party officials have been caught on camera and audio engaged in Galamsey is scary, and the earlier they deal with it, the better for our dear nation.”
Dennis Miracles Aboagye
He contended that until the government delivers on these promises, Ghanaians will continue to view the NDC as nothing more than a political distraction.
According to him, the party has already become a “disruptive interlude” in Ghana’s governance and is fast turning into a colossal disappointment.
Ultimately, Aboagye concluded that the NDC is wasting the nation’s time with excuses, failed promises, and misplaced priorities.
For him, the country needs action that restores the environment, protects natural resources, and demonstrates real leadership—action that starts with fixing Galamsey once and for all.
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