NDC is collapsing in mining areas — Party communicator accuses security agencies of extortion
An Ashanti Regional communicator of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Patrick Kwame Atuah, has raised concerns over the party’s declining popularity in mining communities, accusing some security agencies of allegedly turning mining areas into money-making ventures.*
According to Atuah, the NDC is gradually losing support in mining communities due to the alleged activities of some security personnel, while the party’s national leadership remains unconcerned about the situation.
“NDC is collapsing in the mining areas. The party has become unpopular because some security agencies have zoned the mining areas as a cash cow, and our leadership in Accra sits unconcerned,” he stated.
The NDC communicator expressed frustration over what he considers the failure of the party’s leadership to address growing concerns among residents and party supporters in mining communities.
His remarks suggest growing dissatisfaction within sections of the party over the conduct of security operations in mining areas and their perceived impact on the NDC’s grassroots support.
Atuah’s criticism also raises questions about accountability and oversight of security personnel deployed to mining communities.
He believes the situation could further damage the party’s relationship with residents if the concerns are not addressed.
The allegations of extortion have not been independently verified, and no response from the security agencies or the NDC’s national leadership was available at the time of publication.
*Atuah’s comments highlight concerns within the NDC over its relationship with mining communities and the political implications of security operations in those areas.
