Abanga Yakubu Alhassan, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations linking him to an illicit, parallel anti-galamsey taskforce purportedly operating in mining communities across the country.
The claims, made by the self-styled Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association of Ghana (CSSMAG), have been categorically dismissed as baseless, malicious, and entirely without merit.
With unwavering clarity, Hon. Abanga stated, “Let me place it on record, without ambiguity: I have absolutely no hand in, and I know nothing about these allegations. I challenge anyone who claims otherwise to be bold and point to me directly. If I have ever extorted money from any miner or seized any equipment, let them mention my name publicly.”
His firm stance underscored a broader concern regarding attempts to associate his name with unlawful activities, prompting him to question the underlying motives behind such spurious accusations.
“This is not just about politics—it is about protecting reputations built over years of service and sacrifice. I will not sit back and allow anyone to jeopardize my name with falsehoods,” Hon. Abanga declared, emphasizing his commitment to preserving both the integrity of his office and his personal reputation.
As a licensed small-scale miner, Hon. Abanga reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for lawful, responsible, and transparent mining practices that contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s economic development.
He further clarified that neither he nor Hon. Joseph Yamin has ever authorized any group to conduct enforcement operations in any mining community. Any individual or group claiming such authority, he stressed, is engaging in impersonation and must be investigated and brought to justice.
In exposing factual inconsistencies within CSSMAG’s statement, Mr Abanga highlighted that the Mobile Money number 0244254231, purportedly linked to an individual named Andrew Abban, is in fact registered to Roland Agudogo.
He cited this as evidence of deliberate impersonation and deceit, designed to mislead the public and defame innocent persons.
“Their intent is to tarnish my hard-earned reputation, and we condemn it outright,” he asserted.
In conclusion, Mr. Abanga reiterated the NDC’s central mission under its Resetting Agenda, reaffirming the party’s focus on restoring national hope, creating sustainable employment for the youth, and ensuring that Ghana becomes a conducive environment for all its citizens.
“These fake, sponsored articles and propaganda should be disregarded by the good people of Ghana,” he concluded, assuring the public that no amount of disinformation will deter the party’s vision for a better and more accountable governance structure.