Berekum: Mr James Ntim, the Berekum West Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bono Region, has led party executives to seize some mining equipment and machines at an illegal mining site at Benkasa in the district. The items seized included Chanfan machines, pipes, and generators.
According to Ghana News Agency, in an interview at Benkasa, a farming community, Mr Ntim stated that the party in the constituency is committed to supporting the government in tackling the growing illegal mining activities in the country. He emphasized the party's stance against galamsey activities due to their impact on the environment and farming.
Mr Ntim addressed allegations that NDC executives in the area were involved in illegal mining, refuting these claims and urging community members to support the government in curbing the issue.
