Renowned political analyst and host of The Citizen Show on Accra100.5FM, Nana Kwabena Bobie Ansah, has sharply criticised the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) over what he describes as a hypocritical attempt to shift blame for Ghana’s illegal mining crisis—commonly known as galamsey—to the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).

In a fiery commentary on his show, Bobie Ansah described the NPP’s recent call for the NDC to help address the galamsey menace as “ironic and senseless,” questioning how a party that has governed for over eight years can now pass the buck to its political opponents.

“How ironic!” he exclaimed. “After eight years in power, the NPP is now calling on the NDC to help clean up a mess they allowed to grow under their watch.

This is not only shocking—it’s intellectually dishonest.”

Bobie Ansah argued that the Akufo-Addo administration has had ample time and resources to tackle the illegal mining crisis, yet has failed to demonstrate the political will needed to address the issue decisively. He pointed to high-profile interventions such as Operation Vanguard and Operation Galamstop, which, despite government backing, failed to produce lasting results.

“This is the same government that promised to put the presidency on the line to fight galamsey,” he said. “Yet today, our rivers are polluted, forests are depleted, and illegal mining continues unabated across the country.”

He further accused the NPP of attempting to divert public attention from its failings as pressure mounts over environmental degradation and the lack of enforcement against illegal miners.

Bobie Ansah questioned the sincerity of the NPP’s sudden appeal for bipartisan support, suggesting it was a calculated move to escape accountability ahead of critical national conversations about environmental sustainability and governance.

Galamsey continues to be one of Ghana’s most pressing environmental and political challenges.

Despite various government interventions over the years, the destructive practice persists, with many observers citing corruption, weak regulation, and political interference as major obstacles.