Audio By Carbonatix
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice has directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate two National Democratic Congress executives over allegations of illegal mining.
In a letter issued on July 15, to EOCO, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine stated, “I am directing your office to invite the following persons named in recent credible reports for interrogation, namely, Mr. Yakubu Abanga and Mr. Joseph Yamin.”
It further directs the office to investigate other persons found complicit in illegal mining activities.
“The scope of this investigation should include the matters highlighted in Prof Frimpong Boateng’s report on illegal mining,” the letter added.
The EOCO is offered the opportunity to invite the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission to aid investigations.
Some small-scale miners have named NDC Organiser, Joseph Yamin and third Vice Chairman, Yakubu Abanga, among persons allegedly fueling activities of a rogue anti-galamsey taskforce terrorising legitimate miners.
Below is the letter written to the EOCO.
Latest Stories
-
Ghana, India sign MoUs to deepen cooperation in agriculture, healthcare, railways and ICT
7 minutes -
Pete Edochie becomes first Pan-African honouree of Ghana’s Legacy Project
10 minutes -
GCB MSME Caravan Clinic unfolds in Accra, boosting support for Ghanaian small businesses
11 minutes -
AMA urged to crack down on unauthorised billboards in Accra
12 minutes -
Obuasi East Assembly orders removal of containers from road reservation
13 minutes -
From selling body splash to Best Female Graduating Student at UDS – Hamdia’s inspiring journey
13 minutes -
Ghana can learn from Nollywood’s pool of behind-the-scenes talent to revive the movie industry – Jackie Appiah
14 minutes -
Tension at Obuasi Rabb Junction as shop owners resist demolition exercise
20 minutes -
Ghana to apply to join BRICS – Okudzeto Ablakwa
24 minutes -
MTN SMEGA Awards: Ghana’s SMEs urged to expand operations and tap into international markets
28 minutes -
Galamsey could wipe out Ghana’s forest reserves, put Atewa Forest at risk – Afenyo-Markin
38 minutes -
Teachers strike: You cannot negotiate while holding the other party in handcuffs – Austin Gamey
52 minutes -
4 injured, including baby, in multi-vehicle crash at Sofoline flyover in Kumasi
55 minutes -
GES should consider regional processing of teacher promotions – FWSC CEO
58 minutes -
Minerals Commission suspends reconnaissance license of Gold Coast GRC Ghana Limited
1 hour