- Nana Kay criticised President Mahama for his handling of galamsey.
- Mahama previously demanded action against illegal mining while in opposition.
- The government now claims existing laws are sufficient and describes galamsey as a livelihood.
- Current ministers previously opposed Akufo-Addo on galamsey but now support Mahama’s stance.
- Nana Kay warns that inaction could lead to tolerance of serious crimes like armed robbery.
- His comments follow the arrest of NPP figures, including Abronye DC.
- He argues that the government is prioritising political intimidation over delivering on promises.
Nana Kwadwo Agyei Yeboah, known as Nana Kay, an aspiring National Organiser for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over his handling of illegal mining, commonly referred to as “galamsey.” Nana Kay suggested that the President’s approach could eventually lead to excusing serious crimes, including armed robbery.
The NPP figure expressed disappointment that Mahama, who had previously pushed for a state of emergency against galamsey while in opposition, has now shifted his stance. The government now claims that existing laws are sufficient and describes illegal mining as a source of livelihood for those involved.
Nana Kay also highlighted the apparent inconsistency of current ministers who once criticised former President Nana Akufo-Addo for inaction on galamsey but are now aligned with Mahama’s position. He described this as a betrayal of public trust and evidence of political hypocrisy.
The criticism comes in the wake of recent arrests of prominent NPP members, including Kwame Baffoe, known as Abronye DC, for statements deemed to threaten national peace. Nana Kay argued that the government appears more focused on intimidating political opponents than fulfilling its promises to tackle pressing issues such as galamsey.
He emphasised that failing to address illegal mining decisively undermines public confidence and could set a dangerous precedent for other criminal activities if left unchecked.
