Host of the morning show Maakye on Onua FM/TV, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart has leveled allegations against several New Patriotic Party (NPP) ministers.
He has accused them of engaging in illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey.
Among the officials he named are Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources George Mireku Duker, and Nzema East Municipal Chief Executive, Dorcas Elizabeth Amoah.
Known for his fearless journalism and anti-corruption advocacy, Captain Smart provided detailed accounts of how these government appointees allegedly facilitate and benefit from galamsey operations.
He specifically highlighted that the Nzema East MCE operates a shop selling the spare parts of machines used on river bodies for illegal mining, chanfangs.
Expressing concern over the detrimental impact of these actions driven by greed, Captain Smart’s exposé during his popular morning show has intensified discussions about the government’s stance on combating illegal mining.
Captain Smart also emphasized that these officials allegedly use their positions of power to shield illegal miners from law enforcement and regulatory scrutiny, perpetuating the illicit activities unchecked.
He also challenged the NPP appointees to take legal action against him if they believe they are not involved in the alleged activities.
“NPP ministers are engaging in galamsey, I have said it and I am repeating it again. Western Regional Minister, Mireku Duker, Nzema East MCE has a shop that sells the spare parts of Chanfang. I have dared them for the past 4 months and I want them to go to court and they will see something. Because people are desperate they don’t care about Ghana anymore. His excellency was right, those indulging in galamsey in the forest do not know where the funds are coming from. The main ones are here in Accra,”he added.
