General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has launched a scathing critique of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the governing party of worsening the galamsey crisis just six months into power.
Speaking on Net 2 Television, Kodua lamented the rapid deterioration of Ghana’s forest reserves and water bodies due to illegal mining, claiming the scale of destruction under President John Mahama’s second administration surpasses that of the NPP’s entire eight-year tenure.
“Galamsey that has taken place in Ghana in the last six months is more than what happened under the NPP for eight years,” he alleged, adding that the activity has even infiltrated the president’s own constituency—an act he described as “impunity at its highest level.”
Kodua challenged the NDC’s credibility on the issue, highlighting what he described as a sharp contrast between their anti-galamsey campaign promises and their actions in government. He urged the public to scrutinize the ruling party’s environmental track record and hold them accountable.
Shifting focus to his party’s internal affairs, the NPP General Secretary acknowledged the need for introspection and reform within the NPP, particularly at the grassroots level. He pledged a clean break from the “mafia” politics that has plagued the party, promising fair and open contests at all levels, especially polling stations.
“We will not allow people to hijack the party or manipulate processes. We are determined to do things the right way,” he assured.
Kodua believes that by championing integrity—both internally and nationally—the NPP can regain public trust and position itself as the preferred alternative come the next general elections.
“Ghanaians are watching. If we speak with one voice against the ills in society and uphold the right values within our party, the people will give us another opportunity to lead,” he concluded.
