- Dennis Miracle Aboagye visited the Agona Kwanyako Headworks plant to share his concerns over the widespread illegal mining activities
- In a video, Dr Bawumia’s aide called on President John Dramani Mahama to take decisive action against galamsey
- Social media users who watched the video thronged the comment section to share their varied thoughts on the matter
Dennis Miracle Aboagye, aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, urged the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to put in measures so illegal mining can end in the country.
Illegal mining, which is popularly referred to as galamsey, has become a menace in the country. The practice is affecting food and water bodies in affected areas.
Photo credit: @dennis.m.aboagye & @JDMahama
Source: Facebook
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, Dennis Miracle Aboagye visited Agona Kwanyako in the Central Region, where he held a press conference to register his unhappiness with the state of the water bodies due to illegal mining.
According to him, the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government got 15 out of the 25 polluted water bodies restored before leaving.
“We were able to repair 15 out of the 25 water bodies that were polluted by galamsey before we left government. We believe the only reason the NPP government could win the galamsey battle was mainly due to the way the NDC supported illegal miners.”
He added that even though some NDC members supported galamsey operations while in opposition, the NPP would not do that, but rather call on the President to put in measures to end the challenge.
“Some NDC stalwarts used their campaign platforms to make public their support for illegal miners. But as for the NPP, we will not do that. We will rather continue to unite with our fellow Ghanaians and speak to the President to tackle the galamsey issue. So that we can say after their tenure that even if they could not do anything, they stopped galamsey.”
Watch the video below:
Reactions to Miracle Aboagye’s anti-galamsey presser
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the video shared by @kwadwosheldon on X. Read them below:
@InterBoyTM said:
“Ah! Has Miracles forgotten that under the NPP government, Western Regional Minister Kwabena Okyere Darko and the Amenfi East Parliamentary Candidate Ernest Frimpong met with galamseyers in June 2024, urging them to attack any military man who would attempt to stop them from mining?”
@gabiGodwin wrote:
“Sheldon, this is really embarrassing for you and your party. Galamsey went on for 4 years nd your party couldn’t stop it, but a party comes into power and in less than a year nd see NPP’s negligence. Act like a true Ghanaian and not party-led, bro.”
@abushuk2000 said:
“8 years!! You guys insulted and gaslighted us! Passed an LI law that allowed mining in forest reserves! Defended and protected Akonta mining and party members, gave out mining permits like confetti, and you want to blame someone else?”
@harry_amuzu wrote:
“To ensure accountability, these institutions should be held responsible for: Transparently reporting their activities and progress* in addressing galamsey.”
“Collaborating with civil society organizations and local communities* to ensure effective implementation of anti-galamsey strategies.”
@AllenPeprah said:
“NDC worry you guys oh. Herrrrr.”
@beebryte wrote:
“Same playbook @SammyGyamfi_ did in opposition…At least Miracles could have been a little more creative. Sometimes I wonder if they are all playing gimmicks with the citizenry. I shock sef.”
Paul Yandoh begs Mahama to declare state of emergency
YEN.com.gh reported that NPP’s Paul Kwabena Yandoh visited the Agona Kwanyako Headworks plant and pleaded with President Mahama to take decisive action against galamsey.
He said the well-being of several communities was at stake following the shutdown of the Kwanyako Headworks plant.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
