Galamsey Archives - Page 2 of 7

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…

11 Sep

Ban Galamsey Until Sustainable Solutions Are Found – Christian Council

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The Christian Council of Ghana has joined the growing chorus calling for a complete and decisive ban on illegal mining, popularly known as “galamsey.” This appeal from the religious body comes as the devastating impact of galamsey on the environment, local communities, and Ghana’s future has reached alarming levels, prompting urgent calls from various quarters for swift and comprehensive action to curb the practice. General Secretary of the Christian Council, Reverend Cyril Fayose, expressed deep concern about the existential threat illegal mining poses to the nation’s natural resources, particularly water bodies, farmlands, and ecosystems. Reverend Fayose underscored the urgency of…

11 Sep

Prophet Kumchacha Invokes Curses On Ministers, Chiefs Involved In Galamsey

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Founder and leader of Heaven’s Gate Ministries, Prophet Nicholas Osei, widely known as Prophet Kumchacha, has invoked curses of death and illness on government officials and traditional leaders involved in galamsey in Ghana. Prophet Kumchacha, in a fiery pronouncement, called for divine retribution against any Ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs), or chiefs who are complicit in the destructive practice. The controversial preacher expressed frustration with the ongoing environmental degradation caused by galamsey and the government’s silence on the matter. He blamed the prevalent galamsey issue on the greed of influential figures who he believes are at the center Prophet Kumchacha…

06 Sep

Miner, 30, Drowns In Galamsey Pit At Manso Adubia

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A 30-year-old illegal miner, identified as Kwadwo Owusu, tragically drowned in a small trench created by an excavator at Manso Adubia in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 during a break on-site. Colleague miners suspect that Owusu may have been intoxicated at the time of the incident, which led to his unfortunate fall into the trench and subsequent drowning. The circumstances surrounding his death have raised concerns about safety and alcohol consumption among the miners in the area. Following the incident, the police in Manso Adubia Community arrived at the…

05 Sep

Galamsey On River Pra: 4 Arrested, Changfan Machines, Boats Destroyed

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Four persons have been arrested in an exercise by the Twifo Atti Mokwa District Assembly in the Central Region in a clamp down on illegal mining activities on the River Pra at Twifo Praso The exercise was in collaboration with its Police Command and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) last Tuesday. The team, led by the Police and the District Chief Executive, Robert Agyemang Nyantakyi, burnt five changfan machines, five boats and seized other mining equipment being used by illegal miners on the River Pra. Impact This was in response to the devastating effects of their activities on the River Pra and…