Tag Archives: Galamsey

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has noted that the ban on illegal mining, also known as galamsey, is yielding positive results towards the aim of reducing carbon emissions. Speaking at the 2023 Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, the President noted that the ban on galamsey, which has been destroying …

Former Environment Minister, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, has invoked the wrath of God on those engaged in illegal mining and subsequent destruction of the environment. Addressing a breakfast meeting by the Kumasi chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship to mark its 40th anniversary, the former Chairman of the …

Renowned Ghanaian surgeon, Professor Frimpong-Boateng, says his relationship with president Akufo-Addo is still cordial despite his controversial report as the Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining. In a 36-page document on the fight against illegal mining in the country, he accused some government officials of having interfered in …

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II says he is unhappy with the spate of illegal mining that has ravaged lands in the Amansie area of the Ashanti Region. He will be visiting the area to demand answers from local chiefs who allowed the menace to destroy their lands.   He spoke …

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says despite massive success in the fight against galamsey, the practice still remains an existential threat. He says the fight against illegal mining can be won if all Ghanaians get involved urging them not to rest until the menace is ceased. Speaking at a …

The Akim Oda Divisional Police Command has arrested two foreign nationals and a sub-chief for allegedly engaging in illegal mining at Akyem Oda in the Birim Central Municipality. The 3, a Ghanaian sub-chief and two Yemenites who were picked up by the police at the mining site were sent to …

The Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) has invited former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation,  Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng over alleged corruption in the activities of the defunct Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM). Professor Frimpong Boateng in a press issued on Thursday, May 4, said he has been invited …

The National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has described the Jubilee House as a crime scene. According to Sammy Gyamfi, the seat of government, is a place for illegalities in the country. Mr Gyamfi said Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng’s galamsey report is a testament to his claim. …

The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Richard Ahiagbah has described the press conference held by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) about illegal mining otherwise known as “Galamsey” as pointless. According to him, the pointlessness of the NDC press conference held by the party’s National Communications …

The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate violations of fundamental human rights, alleged corrupt practices, issues of conflict of interest and abuse of public office by certain public officials and others cited in the report …