Dr Dominic Ayine, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, has directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate two NDC National executives.
The two have been identified as Joseph Yamin, the NDC’s National Organiser, and Yakubu Abanga, National Vice Chairman.
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Attorney General directed EOCO to interrogate the suspect over their alleged involvement in galamsey activities.
The AG letter stated, “These activities not only flout our mining regulations but also gravely endanger our water bodies, forest reserves, and local livelihoods”.
“The President has consistently reiterated his government’s firm commitment to eradicating illegal mining and restoring sanity to the natural resource governance regime in Ghana,” the Attorney-General stated.
The directive also calls for a probe into others found complicit, with specific reference to issues raised in Prof. Frimpong-Boateng’s report on illegal mining.
The letter further instructed EOCO to invite the Chief Executive Officer of the Mineral Commission to assist in the investigation.
Dr Dominic Ayine further called on EOCO to treat the matter with the urgency and gravity it deserves.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has stated that galamsey is now a national emergency.
Mahama condemned the environmental destruction caused by galamsey in Awaso, Dadieso, and Sefwi Anhwiaso during his Thank You Tour’ of the Western North Region.
The president issues a stern warning to anti-galamsey task forces who have been extorting money from legitimate small-scale mining companies.
See the post below:
Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine directs EOCO to investigate allegations in Prof. Frimpong-Boateng’s report on illegal mining. pic.twitter.com/MshVvx8F50
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