Host of the morning show Maakye on Onua FM/TV, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart has leveled allegations against several New Patriotic Party (NPP) ministers.
He has accused them of engaging in illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey.
Among the officials he named are Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources George Mireku Duker, and Nzema East Municipal Chief Executive, Dorcas Elizabeth Amoah.
Known for his fearless journalism and anti-corruption advocacy, Captain Smart provided detailed accounts of how these government appointees allegedly facilitate and benefit from galamsey operations.
He specifically highlighted that the Nzema East MCE operates a shop selling the spare parts of machines used on river bodies for illegal mining, chanfangs.