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09 Oct

President Akufo-Addo Reaffirms Commitment To Curb Illegal Mining

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The President of the Republic, Nana Akufo Addo, has assured members of the Organised Labor, and Ghanaians at large to combat illegal mining widely known as galamsey, after holding a meeting with the association. This response comes after the Organised Labor, released a press statement calling for the Government to halt illegal mining. Read statement below....

09 Oct

Don’t Politicize Galamsey Fight – Former President Kufuor

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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has stated that illegal miners, or “galamsey” operators, are not affiliated with political parties but are rather ordinary citizens engaging in the controversial activity. He made this remark during a phone interview on Angel TV’s Morning Show with host Okatakyie Afrifa. In his candid response to the ongoing debate on illegal mining, Kufuor emphasized that those involved in galamsey are mainly young, educated citizens and local chiefs. He criticized the chiefs for accepting payments from the miners to allow them to operate, despite knowing the environmental impact of their actions. Now, as galamsey reaches a critical point,…

09 Oct

Akufo-Addo Delivers on Galamsey Fight – Yaw Adomako Baafi

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Former Communications Director for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Amoako Baafi, has defended President Nana Akufo-Addo's record on combating illegal mining (galamsey), saying he has not disappointed Ghanaians. Speaking on Movement TV/Wontumi Radio's morning show with Gordon Asare Bediako, Baafi praised Akufo-Addo's efforts to address the galamsey menace, highlighting the training of responsible miners and improvement of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) office under the NPP government. Adomako Baafi also commended Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for revealing the NPP's achievements and plans for Ghana's development. He expressed willingness to join organized labor demonstrations to understand their concerns. Baafi criticized former…

09 Oct

NDC Fueling Organized Labour Protests- Salam Mustapha Exposes Their Hidden Agenda

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused Organized Labour of having a hidden agenda, claiming their recent actions against galamsey are actually driven by politics. Specifically, the NPP alleges that Organized Labour's threats of a national strike and vocal opposition to galamsey are aligned with the National Democratic Congress's (NDC) 2024 election strategy. National Youth Organizer of the NPP, Salam Mustapha, points to a leaked document titled "Winning 2024 And Beyond" as evidence of the NDC's plan to exploit critical issues like galamsey for political gain. He questions why Organized Labour has suddenly taken an interest in galamsey after years…

08 Oct

Mahama Is Never Committed to Fighting Against illegal Mining – Manasseh Atta Boahen

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Spokesperson for the Ministry of Works and Housing, Manasseh Atta Boahen has alleged that former President Mahama is never committed to ending illegal mining. According to Boahen, Mahama has not only failed to combat illegal mining but is also encouraging people to engage in it. Speaking on Movement TV/Wontumi Radio's Morning Show with Gordon Asare Bediako, Boahen stated that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP flag bearer, is trying his best to fight against illegal mining. He emphasized that over one million Ghanaians are involved in the mining sector, directly or indirectly, and it is essential to provide employment opportunities for…

08 Oct

Govt To Revoke Mining In Forest Reserves, Soldiers To Burn Galamsey Equipment

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The government has agreed to revoke the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Regulations, 2023 (L. I. 2462) as part of a new move in the fight against illegal mining commonly known as galamsey [gather and sell]. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed that the necessary steps to revoke the L.I. should be taken when Parliament reconvenes this October. This is following public calls for government to take a decisive move against illegal mining and the notice by Organised Labour to embark on a nationwide strike beginning Thursday, October 10. Following the call by Organised Labour and other stakeholders…

03 Oct

Wontumi Not Involved in Galamsey, NDC Must Stop Propaganda – Jennifer Oforiwaa Queen

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NPP deputy communicator, Jennifer Oforiwaa Queen, has clarified that Ashanti Regional Chairman for NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) has not been involved in mining operations for the past three years. She attributed this halt to the NDC's strategic exploitation of galamsey in 2020, which forced Wontumi's operations to cease. Speaking on Movement TV/Wontumi Radio's morning show with Gordon Asare Bediako, Queen emphasized that Wontumi's inactivity contradicts accusations of his involvement in galamsey. She pointed out that Sammy Gyamfi, NDC's communication Officer, organized youth gatherings and Press conferences at galamsey sites during the 2020 elections, to make the government unpopular. Queen…

16 Sep

I Don’t Have Any Connections With Galamsey-Protozoa

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Mr. Frank Asiedu Bekoe, also known as Protozoa, the NPP parliamentary candidate for Suhum Constituency in the Eastern Region, has responded to allegations against him during a political debate organized by TV3 for candidates in the Suhum Constituency. Addressing the claims, Protozoa expressed frustration over accusations made by Prof Frimpong Boateng, whom he referred to as the "Professor of Science," criticizing the lack of evidence supporting the allegations. He revealed that Prof Boateng had made what he called "spurious allegations" against him over the last three years, leading to an investigation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Despite being summoned…

12 Sep

Akufo-Addo Orders Police And Military Deployment To Crackdown On Galamsey

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President Akufo Addo has ordered the deployment of the police and the military to crack down on illegal small-scale mining as calls grow for action. The decision was taken after a national security meeting to assess the impact of galamsey on river bodies and the environment. Organised Labour on Wednesday, issued a stern warning to the government, threatening a nationwide strike by the end of September if decisive action is not taken to address the escalating galamsey crisis. Other groups including religious leaders have voiced the same sentiments. Speaking at a media engagement last night, the Lands And Natural Resources…

12 Sep

MoMo Operators Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Galamsey Impact

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The Mobile Money Advocacy Group (MoMAG) wants government to take immediate action to address the devastating impact of illegal mining, also known as’ galamsey’ on the country’s environment, economy and human lives. The group comprising mobile money agents has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if government fails to do this. In a statement issued by the group, MoMAG expressed deep concern over the "uncontrolled activities of illegal miners" which have led to widespread water pollution, destruction of fertile lands, loss of biodiversity, and increased risks to human safety and livelihoods. “Illegal mining is posing severe threats to our…