George Krobea Asante, the Deputy National Communication Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has strongly condemned what he describes as the unfair and selective application of the law under the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration.
Speaking during a protest dubbed “Yen Suro Ahunahunu” on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, he accused the government of weaponising the justice system against political opponents while failing to deliver on its promises.
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According to Krobea Asante, the NPP was voted out of office largely due to its perceived failure to tackle the galamsey menace effectively.
He acknowledged that illegal mining became a major campaign issue, and the NDC capitalised on it by promising swift and decisive action within 120 days of assuming office.
“Clearly, this government has no clue when it comes to the fight against galamsey. We are all living witnesses to the various interventions we put in place. If Ghanaians were truly satisfied with our efforts, I don’t believe they would have voted us out,” he said.
He further alleged that despite the NDC’s bold promises, the situation has worsened, with reports suggesting that senior government and party officials are now complicit in illegal mining activities across constituencies.
“What we are seeing today is another form of collapse. It is alleged that senior government officials and party executives are deeply involved in galamsey operations. Instead of fighting the menace, they are arresting our party members. This is something we will not allow to continue,” he added.
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The NPP executive emphasised that the protest was not about shaming individuals, but about defending the principles of democracy and the rule of law.
“Let me tell you, we are not even concerned about all of that. Our concern and the very reason we are embarking on this demonstration is that this government is not ready to respect our democracy. It is not prepared to ensure that there is the rule of law,” he stated.
He concluded by stating that while the NPP will not shield any member who has questions to answer, they will also not tolerate injustice or the selective application of the law.
“We will not protect anyone who has broken the law, whether in our party or elsewhere. But what we will not accept is injustice. What we will not accept is the unfair application of the law,” he stressed.
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