Minority Vows Forensic Audit of Damang Mine Deal if NPP Returns to Power
Minority raises transparency concerns over Damang concession amid political tensions
- New Patriotic Party vows forensic audit of Damang deal if it returns to power.
- Concerns raised over concession awarded to E&P Company Limited.
- Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong promises accountability for any wrongdoing.
The Minority in Parliament of Ghana has pledged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will conduct a comprehensive forensic audit into the Damang Mine concession if it returns to power in 2029.
The announcement comes amid growing controversy over the concession, which is reportedly set to be taken over by E&P Company Limited, a firm linked to Ibrahim Mahama.
Speaking at a press briefing, Ranking Member of the Lands and Natural Resources Committee, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, said the circumstances surrounding the award of the contract raise serious transparency concerns.
He stressed that the entire process—from pre-bid activities and internal communications to tender evaluations, financing arrangements, and contractual agreements—would be subjected to detailed scrutiny.
According to him, any individuals found to have manipulated the process or benefited improperly would be held accountable under a future NPP administration.
The Minority insists that a thorough review is necessary to uphold transparency, accountability, and public trust in the management of the country’s natural resources.
