The Third National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abanga Yakubu Alhassan, has vowed to resign from his position if investigations by the Economic and Organised Office (EOCO) confirm his involvement in illegal mining activities, otherwise known as galamsey.

Speaking in an interview on News Central on TV3 and monitored by GhanaWeb on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, he dismissed claims linking him to galamsey.

"I have a mining concession, but as we speak, whoever has any evidence against me that I'm doing illegal mining or I am destroying the water bodies, or I have formed a taskforce that is going around to extort monies for people, I will forfeit my position as the National Vice-Chairman of the party," he stated.

Abanga further emphasised his readiness to honour an invitation by EOCO and also cooperate with investigations.

"I am prepared to meet EOCO. I am not mining in any way, and if they have any evidence, they should produce it. I guess my reputation is on the line, I have a principle in my work, anybody close to me will tell you that Abanga is very principled. I believe that integrity is better than riches," he noted.

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has directed EOCO to investigate National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress, Joseph Yamin; and Abanga Yakubu Alhassan over allegations of engaging illegal mining activities.

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