Third National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abanga Yakubu Alhassan, has vowed to relinquish his party position if any evidence emerges linking him to illegal mining activities, also known as galamsey.
In an interview on TV3’s NewsCentral, Abanga firmly stated: “Yes, I have a mining concession, but as we speak, I have no excavator working for me anywhere.
“That is why I have stated clearly that whoever has any evidence against me that I am doing illegal mining or formed a taskforce going round and extorting money for me, I will forfeit my position as the National Vice-Chairman of the party.”
The NDC Vice Chair stressed his commitment to the law and transparency, adding: “I am prepared to go to EOCO. I am a law-abiding citizen.”
According to him, allegations circulating about his involvement in unlawful mining operations are completely unfounded.
Abanga emphasized his personal values, saying: “I am a principled man. I believe that integrity is better than riches.”
