Podcasts about galamsey

Ernest Owusu Ntim has called for stricter accountability in the fight against illegal mining, insisting that MMDCEs should be held responsible through performance contracts. He further opposed the use of state funds to reclaim galamsey pits, urging that those who caused the destruction should bear the cost of restoration.

Ghanaians share views on the ongoing fight against galamsey.

Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has reaffirmed government's determination to combat illegal mining activities (galamsey) in the region, emphasizing that this time, there is clear political will behind the fight

The Minority in Parliament is taking aim at President John Mahama, accusing him of lacking the political will to fight illegal mining. They describe his recent meeting with Civil Society Organizations as an “unproductive publicity stunt” — saying it did little to show real commitment to tackling galamsey.

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is expected to report to the head office of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service. The businessman was publicly cautioned by the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, on October 3, 2025, that he would be arrested if he failed to honour the CID's invitation

Erastus Asare Donkor, Environmental Journalist (MGL), recounts how his Facebook follower was stabbed to threaten him into stopping his galamsey exposés.

Ken Ashigbey has responded to Stan Dogbe's partisan claims, emphasizing that the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) transcends political lines. He acknowledged that former President John Dramani Mahama has demonstrated political will in tackling galamsey but urged him to outline clear success indicators and timelines to show measurable progress in the fi

This discussion takes a closer look at President John Dramani Mahama's recent meeting with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on the ongoing fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. We'll examine the key outcomes, the proposals raised by CSOs, and how the discussions could shape Ghana's environmental and policy direction.

"We have come to understand that galamsey will not end simply because Akufo-Addo is no longer in power." - Dennis Miracles Aboagye – Director of Communications - Bawumia Campaign

Galamsey is an environmental crime; we should establish separate tribunals to deal with those involved – Dr. Samuel Dotse

Mahama must walk the talk on his galamsey promise; he assured Ghanaians and must deliver. - Akwasi Addai Odike, Founder and leader of UPP.

Let's dive into one of Ghana's biggest environmental challenges, galamsey. With the government considering declaring forests and water bodies as red zones, we ask: will this move finally curb illegal mining, or is it just another policy that sounds good on paper? Listen as we explore the potential impact, the challenges of enforcement, and what this really means for communities, livelihoods, and the future of our natural resources.

Scientists warn of dangerous heavy metal contamination in food from artisanal mining areas, posing a major health risk. Toxic substances are making their way into rice production fields as galamsey continues to cause devastation.

A recent study by Pure Earth and Ghana's EPA found dangerous levels of heavy metals in food from artisanal mining areas, posing a major health risk. The government now faces backlash over its response, with growing calls for urgent action.

TV3 doctored my ‘NPP Won't Stop Galamsey' comment; I've reported them to the Media Commission.- Dr. Ayew Afriyie, MP for Effiduase Asokore

I have always been against galamsey, not just today. We want the NDC government to keep its promise and curb it. - Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Special Aide to Bawumia

"This government believed that declaring state of emergency is the best tool to deal with illegal small scale mining, and they have the opportunity to, that's why people are saying they should follow through" - Samuel A. Jinapor, MP-Damongo Constituency

Mining in forests didn't begin under President Akufo-Addo. Our concern was with how it was being done, which is why we spoke against it while we were in opposition - Frank Pedro Asare

Galamsey is no longer only an issue of destruction but a growing public health concern. Contaminated water sources and toxic chemicals are endangering entire communities, turning an environmental crisis into a direct threat to human lives. Tackling galamsey has become a fight for both the safety of the environment and the wellbeing people.

NPP's fight over galamsey now is shocking and hypocritical; but I am glad they are now thinking straight. - Nana Kwadwo Jantuah jabs

Some participants of the #StopGalamseyNow protest have stressed that nine months in office is enough time to put concrete measures in place to curb illegal mining. They are therefore calling on President Mahama not to fail them

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, members of the FixTheCountry movement gathered at Revolution Square in Accra for a vigil, calling on the government to step up efforts in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey

"The country that was handed over to us on 7th January 2025 was a country that was not fighting galamsey at all"- Sammy Gyamfi, C.E.O of Ghana Gold Board.

“The fight against galamsey has nothing to do with the NDC or NPP. The sooner we realize this and unite as a country to tackle it, the better for us. - Nana Kwadwo Jantuah urges Ghanaians.

Anti-galamsey activist Erastus Asare Donkor has expressed disappointment in the government for withdrawing the IGP's taskforce, which was combating illegal mining in forest reserves. According to him, the taskforce's efforts succeeded in driving many galamsey operators out of the reserves

During the Meet the Press session, President Mahama outlined his position on illegal mining. But how effective are his proposed measures? Can his commitment bring real change to the fight against galamsey, or will it face the same challenges as past interventions? Let's discuss the implications of his stance and what it means for Ghana's future

Former President Akufo-Addo is considered to have made greater progress in tackling galamsey through stricter measures and visible interventions than President Mahama has shown in his first nine months in office. This contrast, observers argue, weakened the NPP's popularity in mining zones, where illegal mining remains a pressing issue.

"As we speak if you say that galamsey gold is being exported as part of what government is talking about, you need to show evidence for it" - Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President of the Republic of Ghana

Erastus Asare Donkor has alleged that President John Dramani Mahama is either being misled or intentionally joining the galamsey spinoff circulating on social media

We'll gang up and make President Mahama's government useless with criticism if he does not take a turn on his galamsey comment. We won't sit by and be taken for granted again. - Nana Kwadwo Jantuah

Arocha Ghana's Executive Director, Daryl Bossu, has criticized former President John Mahama over his stance on illegal mining, describing his comments as excuses and a disappointment. Mahama had argued that declaring a state of emergency should be a last resort in addressing the menace

The NDC owes Ghanaians an apology for their change of stance on galamsey and should admit that all their promises to fight it were never a reality. - Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, former MP for Ledzokuku Constituency

Mahama's galamsey comment is unfavorable, disappointing, and unfounded; this isn't what we campaigned and voted for. He had better come out now and give a meaningful message to Ghanaians - Nana Kwadwo Jantuah.

Chief of Sefwi Bodi Beposo, Nana Asante Bediatuo I, has vowed to sell his farmland to miners if authorities fail to curb illegal mining activities in the area

NPP should stop targeting President Mahama with galamsey; they are the real culprits and will be remembered for it. - Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the NDC

Residents of Obuasi PTP Quarters say they are living in fear due to illegal mining activities near the Obuasi East Municipal Assembly Office, with even immigration officers and assembly staff expressing concern

The fight against galamsey (illegal mining) and the ongoing efforts to curb its impact on the environment.

President Mahama is more committed to fighting galamsey than the previous government; and for that, the galamsey classmates the NPP is seeking in the NDC, they'll never find. - Dr. Samuel Ayeh, Presidential Aide, Government Communications

“Only Accra sees galamsey as a problem; the affected villages fully support it and see nothing wrong.” - Michael Kojo Peprah, President of Concerned Small Miners

Community ownership doesn't guarantee responsible mining- Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante

"The tragic helicopter crash should inspire President Mahama to intensify the fight against galamsey and bring it to an end once and for all, as a lasting legacy to honour the soldiers who gave their lives." - Samuel Ofosu Ampofo (Former NDC National Chairman)

Galamsey in the spotlight after fatal helicopter crash as coalition demands immediate dismissals in affected districts.

"When the IGP's team went to seize excavators in the area, the Assemblyman came around and attempted to claim the machines." - Erastus Asare Donkor, Multimedia Journalist.

Former KNUST UTAG President, Professor Charles Marfo, says he supports calls for Ghana to take stronger action to end galamsey in honour of the eight people who died in the plane crash

The level of galamsey we are witnessing in 7 months of NDC's governance surpasses that of the NPP's 8 years in government; they are mining as far as President Mahama's Bole Bamboi constituency. - Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary, NPP

At least four people have been confirmed dead, and about 20 others are reportedly trapped after an illegal mining pit collapsed at Akyem Wenchi in the Denkyembour District of the Eastern Region

A 29-year-old motorcycle rider, identified as Kwasi Isaac, has tragically died after allegedly being severely beaten by members of an illegal mining (galamsey) taskforce

Joseph Yamin is not involved in galamsey. It's a calculated move by some ungrateful bigwigs within our party to tarnish his image, and we'll deal with them soon. -Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the NDC.

Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Tong Defa, has stirred national controversy by asserting that Ghana “can never eliminate” illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, and must instead find ways to manage its environmental impact.

Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining has rejected claims by Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, that illegal mining (galamsey) cannot be eradicated. Speaking at a media event in Accra on June 19, the Ambassador argued that Ghana should manage the environmental impact of galamsey rather than aim to eliminate it, and blamed Ghanaians for enabling the illegal activity. His comments have sparked controversy and backlash