George Mireku Duker, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has categorically denied allegations that he is involved in illegal mining, also known as galamsey.
Nana Nyonwah Panyin IV, a sub-chief of Dompim-Pepesa in Tarkwa in the Western Region, made the accusations.
The Chief claimed that Mr. Duker, who also serves as the MP for Tarkwa-Nsuaem, owned a galamsey concession in the area.
Mr. Duker, however, told Citi News that he has never been involved in galamsey.
“I implore Ghanaians to take this statement with a grain of salt.” They should also be aware that I will not waver in my commitment to my role as Deputy Minister in charge of mining. I also know that this is an attempt to distract you from your strategy so that they can have a field day. As a result, we will not back down. We will work hard to get the right thing done.”
The Special Prosecutor’s Office in Ghana has launched an investigation into suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving illegal small-scale mining, also known as galamsey.
According to the OSP, the investigation will target officials from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Forestry Commission.
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“It also targets the dissolved Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIMactivities )’s and expenditure, particularly in relation to the seizure and management of machinery, road excavators, vehicles, and gold nuggets.”
The investigation will include an active and ongoing investigation into allegations of using public office for profit against Charles Bissue while working at the IMCIM, as well as an investigative documentary titled Galamsey Fraud Part I, published by Tiger Eye P.I.
The investigation also focuses on the activities of Akonta Mining Limited and other companies; foreign nationals accused of illegal mining; and allegations of corruption and corruption-related offences against some Municipal and District Chief Executives and political party officials.
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