Former Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has made headlines with his recent statements regarding his affiliation with the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse, he expressed his disillusionment with the party’s current state, stating that the NPP, as it stands now, is not attractive to him.
Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, known for his role in presenting a report on illegal mining, also known as ‘galamsey,’ felt that the party’s treatment of him following the report’s release was unfair. He suggested that some party members sought to undermine his efforts to combat illegal mining, reflecting deeper issues within the party’s governance.
Despite his criticisms, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng praised former President John Kufuor for his role in transitioning Ghana from a dictatorship to a rule of law and democracy. He acknowledged Kufuor’s handling of the PNDC-NDC transition, highlighting the challenges of moving the nation towards democratic governance and the importance of this achievement.
The controversy surrounding the galamsey report, which detailed widespread illegal mining activities and implicated several high-profile individuals, led to significant fallout. Prof. Frimpong-Boateng’s remarks shed light on the challenges faced in improving governance and addressing critical issues effectively in the political landscape.
