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September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

GALAMSEY CRISIS DUE TO PROLONGED INSTITUTIONAL FAILURE – CPP FLAGBEARER

The newly elected flagbearer of the Convention People's Party (CPP), Nana Frimpomaa Akosua Sarpong Kumankumah has stated that the pollution of Ghana's water bodies by illegal mining did not happen overnight, but rather because institutions failed to take action. She explained

September 7, 2024September 6, 2024

Tragedy Strikes Galamsey Community

A 30-year-old illegal miner, Kwadwo Owusu, lost his life in a tragic drowning accident at Manso Adubia in the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, during a break from mining activities. According to fellow miners, Owusu may

September 7, 2024September 6, 2024

Reverend Professor Frimpong-Manso Sounds Alarm on Galamsey

Reverend Professor Paul Frimpong-Manso, a former President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, has raised serious concerns about the escalating impact of illegal mining (galamsey) on the country's water bodies. He warned that the issue poses an existential threat to

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024

GMA and Allied Unions Demand Total Ban on Galamsey Operations

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) and several other health unions and associations have urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to immediately ban all small-scale mining operations, whether legal or illegal. This call comes in response to the increasing destruction of the

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

ASANTEHENE IS ONLY LEADER SHOWING THE WAY AGAINST GALAMSEY – KEN ASHIGBEY

The founder of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Ken Ashigbey, has praised Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his decisive actions in addressing the canker, calling his leadership an example for the entire nation. Speaking to the media, he

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

MINORITY DEMANDS REMOVAL OF LANDS MINISTER, DEPUTIES OVER GALAMSEY CRISIS

The Minority on the Works and Housing Committee has called for the immediate removal of the Lands Minister and his deputies, accusing them of failing to protect Ghana’s water bodies and rivers from the devastating effects of illegal mining, known as

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Some Of You Engage In Galamsey, Stop It – Bagbin To MPs

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has disclosed that some Members of Parliament (MPs) are involved in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. This revelation came during a two-day emergency sitting of Parliament, where MPs debated the ongoing galamsey crisis. The

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Minority Demands Lands Minister’s Removal Over Galamsey Crisis

The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate dismissal of the Lands Minister and his deputies, accusing them of failing to protect Ghana's water bodies from the devastating effects of illegal mining. Ranking Member of the Works and Housing Committee,

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Galamsey: A Transnational Organized Crime Threatening Ghana’s Future

Security Specialist Prof Kwesi Aning has warned that illegal mining, or "galamsey," in Ghana has evolved into a transnational organized crime. He highlighted the significant involvement of foreigners in these activities, which are causing severe environmental damage and social disruption. Prof

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Otumfuo Destools Three Chiefs Over ‘Galamsey’

In a dramatic turn of events, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has destooled the Gyaasihene, Akyeamehene, and Baamuhene of Sabronum, stripping them of their titles and responsibilities. The decisive action was taken during the Asanteman Council meeting on August 26,