Veteran broadcaster Nana Aba Anamoah has responded to critics who criticised her for backing Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's strategies to address the issue of illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey.

In a post on her X account, Nana Aba reaffirmed her commitment to her political views, stating that she stands by everything she shares online. She also advised her detractors that name-calling in response to her support for the government's approach to tackling galamsey will not change her opinion.

"When it comes to politics, I stand by everything I post. Calling me names won’t change anything," Nana Aba told her critics.

In her message, she suggested that those offended by her previous tweet regarding the vice president should “get themselves a stiff drink.”

She further commented that supporters from both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic Party (NPP) have attacked her in the past, which she views as typical. “If you’re hurt, get a stiff drink.

Both parties always attack me. It’s normal for me. I’m not your stooge like some people—that’s why it hurts. I know,” she added.

Media figure Nana Aba Anamoah praised Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his thorough approach to addressing the issue of illegal mining, known as galamsey.

In a recent stakeholder meeting, Dr. Bawumia presented a preventive strategy designed to clean up the small-scale mining sector. His plan involves empowering the Geological Survey Authority to accurately map mineral reserves and creating a resource pool of equipment to promote sustainable mining practices.

In response to these initiatives, Nana Aba conveyed her support and emphasised the Vice President’s keen insight into the challenges associated with galamsey.

She pointed out that his strategy provides practical solutions to effectively tackle the problem.