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The Member of Parliament for Aowin, Oscar Fosu Larbi, has strongly denied allegations made by some chiefs and elders in the area that he is actively involved in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Addressing the media in response to the claims, the MP dismissed the accusations as baseless and politically motivated, asserting that they were part of a deliberate campaign to tarnish his reputation and undermine his leadership.
Oscar Fosu Larbi categorically refuted the claims that he had facilitated illegal mining operations, particularly the allegation that he had brought miners from the northern part of Ghana into Aowin.
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According to him, the individuals in question were not illegal miners but rather members of his political party who were introduced to an anti-galamsey task force by the same traditional leaders now accusing him.
“What they are saying is bluntly not true. It is false. It is a calculated attempt to tarnish my image. The northerners, the traditional authorities, are claiming I have brought them to come and do illegal mining. After this report, I will be vindicated because these groups are party members, and they were introduced to this task force of illegal mining by the same traditional authorities,” he stated.
The MP suggested that the allegations were rooted in political scheming rather than genuine concerns about illegal mining.
He emphasised that he has always supported the government’s efforts to curb galamsey and has never engaged in any activity that undermines the fight against illegal mining.
Oscar Fosu Larbi urged the public and stakeholders to remain objective and not allow misinformation to cloud efforts aimed at addressing the illegal mining menace.
He also called on the traditional leaders to work collaboratively with local authorities to tackle the real culprits behind galamsey activities in the area.
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