The Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has declared his stand to always support the government on the fight against illegal mining to help safeguard the environment and water bodies for the future.

He said that although the political class has not maintained engagements well on developmental issues, being partisan is not too wrong because it does not necessarily stop developments in any way.

“We need to have an open conversation on politicians stand on development after they lose election. We will all support the policy if it is beneficial to Ghanaians.

“If the NDC can sit with everyone and talk extensively on the 24-Hour Economy policy, we will support because it will help create more jobs because the policy will help the private sector,” he added.

Speaking on the KSM Show titled “Nation Building,” Afenyo-Markin stated that fighting galamsey is imperative as the menace has destroyed many forest, water bodies among other useful resources that can yield positive results in the current dispensation.

He added that politicians should not politicise the cause to halt the activity, but bear in mind the consequences that comes with it, citing that the NPP lost in the 2020 elections at almost all illegal mining communities due to former President Nana Akufo- Addo’s position on fighting galamsey.

Afenyo-Markin noted that the Minority caucus in Parliament has no intention to frustrate the government on their administration but will keep them on their toes to ensure the better Ghana they all envision.

“In our four years of being the mighty Minority, we will never frustrate the government but will keep their feet on toes to fulfil their promises for Ghana’s growth, “ he added.

He advised the political class not to allow themselves to be controlled by the diehard supporters of their party, who control them, adding that “Beyond the politics, we are all Ghanaians.”

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