I beg to differ – Tandoh rejects NPP’s galamsey claims

Isaac Andrews Tandoh is the Deputy CEO of the Minerals Commission. He has dismissed claims about illegal mining worsening under former President John Dramani Mahama.

Tandoh spoke at a press briefing in Accra on March 26. He expressed surprise at the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) criticism. He questioned why they did not address illegal mining during their eight years in power.

“I beg to differ from the NPP’s point of view,” he said. “It’s disappointing that they criticize now after doing nothing.”

He emphasized that fighting illegal mining needs strong political will. Tandoh believes Mahama has shown this commitment.

“The fight against galamsey is about political will,” he stated. “Mahama's administration demonstrated a desire to combat galamsey.”