Peprah vows to name NPP flagbearer aspirants linked to galamsey as he threatened to expose politicians complicit in illegal mining activities. Michael Kojo Peprah, President of the Small-Scale Miners Association, said he will release the names publicly unless action is taken to hold offenders accountable. According to him, several aspirants for the NPP flagbearer position have allegedly been involved in galamsey and must face scrutiny.
Peprah noted that the association has collected evidence against individuals who engage in or support illegal small-scale mining while seeking high office. He claimed that many politicians use their influence and resources to continue environmental destruction despite public outcry. The threat is meant to pressure the party to demand transparency and integrity from its aspirants.
He emphasized that illegal mining undermines local communities, pollutes water bodies, and destroys land productivity. He said such damage cannot be tolerated even if the perpetrators hold political ambitions. By promising to reveal names, Peprah seeks to force a public reckoning and encourage internal party reform.
Many in the NPP have reacted cautiously, with some dismissing the threat as mere politics and others calling for evidence before exposure. Critics argue that allegations should be handled through proper investigation channels rather than by public naming. Meanwhile, stakeholders in the mining sector called for clearer regulations, bans on political interference, and enforcement by state institutions to curb galamsey once and for all.
If Peprah follows through, the publication may spark debates within the NPP about candidate eligibility, integrity criteria, and environmental accountability. Whether the threatened names appear or not, the warning has already stirred renewed calls for transparency and responsibility among political actors in Ghana.
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