The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Adansi Akrofuom, widely known as Chairman Gariba, lost his composure during a recent media appearance after being questioned about his alleged involvement in illegal mining activities and the destruction of a local forest.
The incident occurred when both an accuser and the program’s host pressed him to clarify his role in the controversial activities.
Eyewitness reports and video footage circulating on social media show Chairman Gariba reacting angrily, hurling insults at both his accuser and the host, and refusing to address the specific allegations leveled against him. The exchange quickly escalated, cutting short any substantive discussion about the environmental concerns raised by community members.
The accusations against Chairman Gariba center on claims that he has been involved in illegal mining-commonly referred to as “galamsey”-and that these operations have contributed to the destruction of a forest reserve in the Adansi Akrofuom area. The chairman has not yet issued an official statement responding to the allegations or his conduct during the interview.
This incident adds to growing public scrutiny over illegal mining activities in Ghana and the role of political figures in either enabling or combating environmental degradation.