Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has claimed that illegal mining has worsened under the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) compared to the situation in 2024.

He accused the government of failing to deliver on its campaign promises to fight galamsey, despite the measures it outlined before coming into office.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, November 14, 2026, MAboagye said illegal mining continues in several parts of the country despite ongoing efforts by security personnel to stop the practice.

“Today in Ghana, galamsey is worse than it was in 2024. Everywhere you go,” he claimed.

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He questioned what steps the NDC government had taken to implement the plans it presented to Ghanaians during the 2024 election campaign.

“These people, before they came to office, gave us a roadmap. It is still in their manifesto, and it is still on their campaign videos. They said, ‘Vote for me, and when we come, these are the things we will do.’ Which ones have they done?” he questioned.

He further accused some NDC officials and government appointees of being involved in illegal mining, claiming that their activities were undermining the fight against galamsey.

“There is no pretence here. The kingpins of galamsey are back in government. I keep saying it, and I have said it several times. I have always proven it. The NDC is the biggest enabler of galamsey in this country,” he stated.

According to him, the government is targeting some illegal miners while allowing others allegedly linked to the governing party to continue their activities.

“As we speak this morning, Osino, Konongo, Asante Akyem, all the way to Kumasi, people are mining,” he alleged.

His comments follow the reported deaths of six people after a clash between community members and the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force.

Aboagye warned that the government's failure to apply the law fairly could lead to public anger and further clashes between residents and security personnel.

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“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 cautioned.

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