George Mireku Duker, a Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has vehemently denied allegations that he is involved in illegal mining, also known as galamsey. These allegations have been made against him.
This comes as a result of allegations that were made by Nana Nyonwah Panyin IV, a sub-chief of Dompim-Pepesa in Tarkwa, located in the Western Region.
According to the Chief, Mr. Duker, who is also the Member of Parliament for Tarkwa-Nsuaem, was in possession of a galamsey concession in the region.
Nevertheless, in an interview with Citi News, Mr. Duker stated that he has never participated in galamsey.
"I will implore Ghanaians to take this statement with a grain of salt," the president said. They should also be aware that I will not allow myself to become distracted and will instead concentrate on performing the duties associated with my position as a deputy minister responsible for mining. I am also aware that this is part of an effort to distract you from the strategy so that they can have an easy time of it in the future. As a result, we will not give in. We will make every effort to ensure that the appropriate action is taken.
Investigations have been launched by the Office of the Special Prosecutor into allegations of corruption and crimes related to corruption that are believed to be connected to illegal small-scale mining in Ghana, also known as galamsey.
According to a statement released by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, the investigation will focus on certain officials from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources as well as the Forestry Commission.
"It also takes aim at the activities and expenses of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Drugs, which has since been dissolved."
Mining (IMCIM), in particular with regard to the confiscation and administration of machinery, road excavators, vehicles, and gold nuggets."
The investigation will include the active and ongoing inquiry into allegations of use of public office for profit against Charles Bissue, during his work at the IMCIM, to an investigative documentary titled Galamsey Fraud Part I, published by Tiger Eye P.I. The investigation will also include the use of public office for profit allegations against Charles Bissue.
The investigation also focuses on the operations of Akonta Mining Limited and other businesses; the citizens of foreign nations who are suspected of being involved in illegal mining; and allegations of corruption and crimes related to corruption leveled against certain municipal and district chief executives as well as officials from political parties.
source:Citinewsroom
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