The New Patriotic Party's Asante Akim South MP, Kwaku Asante-Boateng, has voiced concerns that the government’s hesitation in addressing illegal mining, or galamsey, stems from fears of losing votes in the upcoming December 7 elections.
He pointed out that in 2020, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) firm stance against galamsey led to significant losses in several mining communities.
Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, October 2, Mr Asante-Boateng suggested that the reluctance to impose a total ban on mining activities is due to the potential political fallout.
He noted that such a decision could cost the party votes in areas where illegal mining is widespread, a concern that has likely influenced the government's approach.
The MP highlighted that this fear of losing votes is not unique to the NPP, arguing that any political party would face similar challenges when tackling galamsey in regions dependent on small-scale mining.
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