Kwame Pianim is an NPP stalwart
Renowned statesman and New Patriotic Party (NPP) elder, Kwame Pianim, has come to the defense of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government regarding its efforts to address illegal mining activities in the country.
According to him, the administration is barely eight months into its four-year term, and as such, it would be unfair to judge its efforts in tackling illegal mining at this stage.
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Speaking in an interview with TV3, and shared on its YouTube page on August 14, 2025, Pianim said, “Look, the president has arrived barely eight months. Who am I to judge him?”
The NPP Stalwart further questioned critics, pointing out that the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, despite serving two consecutive terms totaling eight years, was unable to eradicate the galamsey menace.
He cautioned against apportioning blame in the fight against galamsey and instead called for a collaborative effort among citizens to address the issue.
“My party, Akufo-Addo’s government, was in power for eight years. What did we do about it? So, it’s not time for allocating blames. There’s time for facing our responsibilities seriously as Ghanaians,” he added.
Pianim made this known while commenting on the tragic Z-9 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including Cabinet ministers.
The victims of the helicopter crash met their tragic fate on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, while en route to Obuasi to attend a mining-related event.
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Among the victims on board the helicopter was the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah; Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed; former Ashanti Regional Minister and current NDC First Vice Chairman, Samuel Sarpong; Limuna Mohammed Muniru, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; and Samuel Aboagye, Deputy Director-General of NADMO.
The crew members were Squadron Leader Peter Baafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
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