Galamsey fight: There is selective justice – Miracles Aboagye warns Mahama govt
by Gabs · MyNewsGh.comNPP National Director of Communications Dennis Miracles Aboagye has accused some NDC constituency executives and District Chief Executives of allegedly protecting selected illegal mining operators while other miners face raids and destruction of their equipment.
He made the allegations during an appearance on JoyNews’ Newsfile, where he cited videos and audio recordings he claimed exposed political interference in the fight against galamsey.
Aboagye said some NDC constituency executives had allegedly used their campaigns for party positions to promise supporters access to illegal mining activities.
He specifically referred to a constituency chairman whose victory speech allegedly included assurances that party members would be allowed to engage in galamsey.
The NPP communicator also mentioned audio recordings circulated on WhatsApp during party campaigns, claiming some NDC members complained that the deployment of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) was affecting mining sites belonging to certain party factions.
According to him, the complaints centred on allegations that mining sites associated with one political faction were being targeted while those linked to another faction continued operating.
“These are not me saying it. This is not the media saying it. These are NPP executives lamenting that the DCE has brought NAIMOS so that some party sites will not work, so that the DCE’s candidate sites can work and make money,” he said.
Aboagye also alleged that some DCEs were using their official vehicles to protect selected mining sites, creating resentment among miners who believed they were being treated unfairly.
He argued that such practices could weaken public confidence in the government’s anti-galamsey campaign because people would begin to question why some operators were targeted while others appeared to enjoy political protection.
“In a society where the people don’t feel justice is prevailing, in a society where the people feel there is selective justice, they will revolt,” he warned.
He challenged the authorities to investigate the individuals allegedly captured in the recordings and take action against them if wrongdoing was established.
Source: MyNewsGh.com
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