Podcasts about galamsey

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

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.

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

"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.

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey is urging the government to declare a state of emergency in areas heavily impacted by illegal mining.

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.

All security personnel in the Manso area must be transferred, as galamsey has spiraled out of control. The youth now believe it is their right, fueled by the shameful reality that those entrusted to protect the land are taking money from the very galamsey operators destroying it- Erastus Asare Donkor

Ghana's leaders could end the galamsey menace in just three days using AI if they are intentional about it, says Dr. David Kings Boison, who outlines how the technology can be applied to tackle the problem

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

"Accusing the NDC of galamsey is pure nonsense; no party has done more galamsey than the NPP, so SHUT UP! and allow them to fix the mess your party created."

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has threatened a nationwide strike if the government fails to take concrete action to address the galamsey menace within the next three months.

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

Individuals and Task Force who engage in galamsey will be arrested and dealt with - Mark Oliver Kevor. Listen for an engaging interview with Dr. Mark Oliver Kevor, Director-General of NITA and Eastern Regional Minister for the NDC, as we dive into interesting political and national issues.

President Mahama has declared galamsey a national emergency. If you were given the opportunity to lead the fight against illegal mining, what would be your first move?

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.

"In this part of the world, when people are in opposition they have all the solutions, and when they are in power they plead for more time" - Winston Amoah, Host of SMS.

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

"Some party people can even call and tell me that why don't I leave them to mine illegally" - Erastus Asare Donkor, Multimedia Journalist.

The administrator of the Minerals Development Fund (MDF) and her team narrowly escaped death when they were allegedly targeted by gun-wielding thugs while attempting to release illegal Chinese miners.

The Chairman of the Trades Union Congress , Bernard Owusu, has once again pressed the government to rescind Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which permits mining activities within Ghana's forest reserves.

An Accra High Court has struck out a motion filed by the Ghana Police Service that sought to prohibit a planned protest against illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana

"This company has not only trespassed into protected reserves but has become a criminal syndicate, selling access of the Aboi Forest Reserve to illegal miners for a staggering GH₵300,000 per concession. Worse, these illegal miners operate under Akonta's protection, devastating the River Tano and surrounding forests with impunity," Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah.

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