Tag Archives: Galamsey

The government has deployed over 100 armed military personnel to various water bodies in a renewed effort to clamp down on illegal mining activities, locally known as galamsey. This action follows growing agitation from over 50 state and private civil society organizations (CSOs), urging the government to address the environmental …

Ama Governor and eight other Democracy Hub protesters have been granted bail, each set at GH₵70, 000 with two sureties. As part of the bail conditions, the accused must report to the police once a week and deposit their Ghana cards at the court registry. This decision follows an appeal …

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Effiduase Asokore and Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr Ayew Afriyie, has stated unequivocally that the government has no intention of banning illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, either today or in the foreseeable future. His remarks come amid increasing calls from …

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has dismissed allegations by North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, accusing President Akufo-Addo’s daughters of involvement in illegal mining, or galamsey. According to the Ministry, these claims are entirely false and misleading, as the President’s daughters are not connected to any such activities. …

In a bold move to tackle the menace of illegal small-scale mining, also known as galamsey, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has ordered the deployment of the police and military to crack down on the activity. The decision was taken after a National Security Meeting to assess the impact of …

Dr. Evans Nunoo, an economics lecturer, has urged the government to declare a state of emergency in the fight against galamsey. In the words of Dr. Evans Nunoo, the president must declare a state of emergency in order to combat the threat. He continued by saying that, despite the fact …

The youth of Akyem Asuom in the Kwaebibirem municipality of the Eastern region have taken a daring step and stormed about five illegal mining (galamsey) sites located within their community and, to put an end to the miners’ operations. The youth of Akyem Asuom claim that they have issued multiple …

The issue of illegal mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey’, has once again ignited intense debate in the Parliament, leading to heated exchanges between members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). During an emergency parliamentary sitting, the Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh Dompreh, …

In a dramatic turn of events, Otumfuo Osei Tutu Ii, the Asantehene, has destooled the Gyaasihene, Akyeamehene, and Baamuhene of Sabronum, stripping them of their titles and responsibilities. The decisive action was taken during the Asanteman Council meeting on August 26, 2024, at the Manhyia Palace. The destoolment is a …

The Chief of Akyem Wenchi and Oseawuohene in the Eastern Region, Daasebre Dr Asumadu Appiah, has openly stated that the youth in Wenchi and its surrounding areas are unlikely to cease engaging in illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey,” despite efforts to curb the activity. According to Daasebre Asumadu Appiah, …