Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has stated that Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah cried like a baby on TV because he cannot flush out illegal miners commonly known as galamseyers.
According to Salam Mustapha, for the first time in Ghana’s history, a minister of state sat on national TV and cried in despair because he could not handle the job assigned to him.
Speaking at a press conference organized by the youth wing of the party on April 22, 2025, Salam Mustapha stated, “As if this is not enough, we have seen more deterioration in statehood under this new government than any other government in our history”.
For the first time in our history, a minister of state has sat on national TV and cried in despair because he cannot handle the job assigned to him.
“The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources weeps like a baby on TV because he cannot flush out illegal miners operating in areas designated as non-mining zones”, he added.
He further added, “Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo put his presidency on the line, and it came at a huge cost to the New Patriotic Party, as we lost in mining areas due to the dedicated fight against illegal mining.
“Today, the very people who were shouting from rooftops and claimed to have all the solutions are now found wanting.”
Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah has shed tears after watching a documentary showcasing the destruction of lands and water bodies in the Western Region.
According to reports, the destruction was caused by Akonta Mining Company Limited owned by Chairman Wontumi the Ashanti Regional Chairman of NPP.
Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah has also revoked the license of Akonta Mining Limited.
In the viral video, a man is seen approaching him to briefly console him with a gentle pat on the shoulder.
The Lands Minister in a press conference stated, “Some interviews conducted with a few residents indicate that the modus operandi of Akonta Mining is to use force to enter and destroy even the farmlands and produce of poor farmers in the area.
“Armed with this intel, on the eve of Good Friday (17th April 2025) an intelligence-led operation by the Ghana Police Service and the Forestry Commission led to the raid of six illegal mining sites linked to Akonta Mining”.
He added, “ Armed with this intel, on the eve of Good Friday (17th April 2025) an intelligence-led operation by the Ghana Police Service and the Forestry Commission led to the raid of six illegal mining sites linked to Akonta Mining.
In light of the overwhelming evidence, I have authorized the Minerals Commission to take steps to revoke the lease of Akonta Mining Co. Ltd with immediate effect.
I have directed that forestry officials connected to these illegalities be immediately interdicted pending further investigations and prosecution. The security agencies have been notified to investigate security officers who have had dealings with Akonta Mining in this particular Forest Reserve”.
Watch the video below:
Chairman see how Wontumi has destroyed the Tano Forest reserve he just dey cry … Ndc ankasa Ghana dey wanna heart top pic.twitter.com/OqM2TIC1Xj
— GOVERNMENT IN POWER (@Ndcpidgintweets) April 21, 2025
