The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has accused Ghana’s political leadership of double standards and political expediency in their handling of illegal mining (galamsey) and national security concerns.
In a statement, the group said politicians often adopt strong positions when in opposition, only to abandon those same commitments once they assume office.
The CDM recalled that former President John Dramani Mahama, while leading the opposition, repeatedly described galamsey as a national emergency and urged decisive action. Yet, as President, he has declined to declare a state of emergency on the menace, insisting that existing mechanisms are sufficient.
“This shift in position is troubling. It highlights a broader culture of inconsistency in Ghanaian politics, where moral principles appear to be set aside for political convenience,” the group noted.
According to CDM, such reversals weaken public confidence in leadership and call into question the sincerity of government responses to issues that threaten both lives and the environment.
“The refusal to confront the problem with urgency raises doubts about whether protecting citizens and natural resources has been sacrificed to short-term political interests,” the statement added.
The group called on Parliament to demand immediate accountability from the Executive, urged the Judiciary to pursue impartial justice in cases related to illegal mining, and encouraged the media to intensify its watchdog role.
“Ghanaians deserve leaders who rise above partisan interests and place the welfare of the nation first. The excuses are over. It is time for genuine action,” the CDM stressed.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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