Story by Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy
Hon. Abanga Yakubu Alhassan, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has issued a scathing rebuke to allegations linking him to an illicit, parallel anti-galamsey taskforce purportedly operating in mining communities nationwide. The claims, made by the self-styled Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association of Ghana (CSSMAG), have been unequivocally denounced as baseless, malicious, and devoid of merit.
With unwavering conviction, Hon. Abanga declared, “Let me place it on record, without ambiguity: I have absolutely no hand in, and I know nothing about these allegations. I challenge anyone who claims otherwise to be bold and point to me directly. If I have ever extorted money from any miner or seized any equipment, let them mention my name publicly.”
His resolute tone underscored his deep concern about the attempt to associate his name with nefarious activities, and he questioned the motives behind such unfounded claims.
“This is not just about politics—it is about protecting reputations that have been built over years of service and sacrifice. I will not sit back and allow anyone to jeopardize my name with falsehoods,” Hon. Abanga asserted, highlighting his commitment to upholding the integrity of his office and his personal reputation.
As a licensed small-scale miner himself, Hon. Abanga reaffirmed his dedication to promoting lawful, responsible, and transparent mining practices that benefit the Ghanaian economy.
He clarified that neither he nor Hon. Joseph Yamin has ever authorized any group to carry out enforcement or operations in any mining community, and that anyone using their names is an impostor who must be apprehended and prosecuted.
He exposed a glaring inconsistency in the CSSMAG’s statement, revealing that the Mobile Money number 0244254231, purportedly belonging to Andrew Abban, is in fact registered to Roland Agudogo. This discrepancy, he pointed out, is a clear act of impersonation and deceit, calculated to mislead the public and defame innocent individuals.
“Their intent is to tarnish my hard-earned reputation, and we condemn it outright,” he asserted.
In conclusion, Hon. Abanga reaffirmed the NDC’s core mission under its Resetting Agenda, emphasizing the party’s focus on restoring hope, creating meaningful jobs for the youth, and making Ghana a suitable place for all to live.
“These fake, sponsored articles and propaganda should be disregarded by the good people of Ghana,” he stated, assuring the public that no amount of falsehood will derail the party’s vision for a better Ghana. The NDC, he said, remains resolute in its commitment to responsible leadership and national progress.
