The presidential candidate for All People’s Congress APC Dr. Hassan Ayariga has passionately spoken out against foreign exploitation of Ghana’s natural resources, vowing to reclaim the nation’s wealth and prioritize citizen welfare if elected as president.
The candidate emphasized that Ghana’s current 10% royalty rate is unacceptable, stating, “We can’t allow foreigners to take over our wealth and give us 10% royalties.” They pledged to:
Speaking at APC Manifesto launch at UPSA, Dr Hassan Ayariga announced a bold plan to ban all mining activities in Ghana, including large-scale, small-scale mining, and galamsey, citing concerns over environmental degradation and revenue loss.
The party leader emphasized that no concessions will be granted to foreign companies, and all drilling operations and oil exploration will be halted until a thorough audit of the mining sector is conducted.
“Under the APC government, the state will be the sole institution mandated to engage in mining activities, ensuring that national interests are prioritized.”
The party also pledged to review all existing mining agreements to ensure fairness and transparency.
Source: oyerepafmonline.com/Bernard K Dadzie/Greater Accra Region
