Lawyer and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Legal Directorate Kwame Owiredu has asserted that “when it comes to illegal mining, the NPP has done far better than what the NDC is doing.” In a recent interview with Joy Prime TV, he also urged the NDC government to “come clean” and admit they overhyped their campaign promises on eradicating galamsey, as they have been unable to deliver effectively so far.
He called for less partisan blame and more national collaboration on practical ideas to address the crisis, rather than political point-scoring.
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In related commentary, he referenced cases like the arrest of Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) under the current administration, suggesting selective or inconsistent enforcement compared to NPP-era efforts (e.g., Operation Vanguard launched in 2017 under President Akufo-Addo, which involved military/police task forces, arrests, and equipment seizures).
These remarks fit into broader partisan exchanges:
- NPP figures often highlight their previous administration’s initiatives, like military-led operations that reportedly arrested thousands and destroyed equipment, while criticizing the NDC for perceived leniency or failures since January 2025.
- NDC supporters and analysts counter that galamsey persisted or worsened under NPP rule, pointing to environmental damage, corruption allegations, and lack of lasting solutions across both parties.