They mocked gold for oil, now they’re its ambassadors – Adomako Kissi jabs NDC

Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi has criticized the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). He called out their shift on the government’s “Gold for Oil” program and small-scale mining policies.

Kissi, the Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, noted that those who opposed Gold for Oil are now promoting it. He said, “The infamous Gold for Oil program now has seen some benefits.”

He spoke during an interview on GHOne TV, as reported by MyNewsGh. Kissi believes the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi is partly due to gold-backed policies.

He accused the NDC of changing their stance on mining policies for political reasons. “I cry because of the change in the narrative,” he stated.

Kissi recalled how the NDC previously wanted to halt all mining. He argued that this would negatively impact the cedi's value. Now that they are in power, they support gold initiatives.

While he recognizes gold's economic value, Kissi raised concerns about environmental health issues. He highlighted problems from illegal small-scale mining, known as “galamsey.”

“Galamsey must go on whether our water bodies are being damaged or not?” he questioned. He emphasized that health should come first for a nation's wealth and productivity.

Kissi concluded with a call for optimism and deeper discussions about sustainability. He urged caution against letting short-term gains distract from long-term issues.