Tag: Galamsey

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has sharply criticized the government in the wake of President John Dramani Mahama’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), arguing that the administration has failed to translate its rhetoric into real results.

‘One Year On, Still No Concrete Action’ – Afenyo-Markin Criticizes Government

February 27, 2026

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has sharply criticized the government in the wake of President John Dramani Mahama’s ...

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to making primary healthcare the foundation of Ghana’s universal health coverage agenda.

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Forests and Rivers Declared Security Zones in Renewed Galamsey Crackdown

by Comfort Sweety Hayford

January 30, 2026

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to stamping out illegal mining, widely referred to as "galamsey", pledging ...

General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to declare a state of emergency over the worsening illegal mining menace, popularly known as galamsey.

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Declare State of Emergency on Galamsey Now — NPP’s Kodua Tells Mahama

by Comfort Sweety Hayford

November 6, 2025

General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to declare ...

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Attorney General Orders Chairman Wontumi to Appear in Court Over Illegal Mining Allegations

by Comfort Sweety Hayford

October 6, 2025

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has directed the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic ...

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Chairman Wontumi faces CID: What you need to know

by Mabel Boamah

October 6, 2025

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, has reported to ...

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his renewed efforts in tackling illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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Sam George Commends Mahama’s Commitment to Fight Galamsey

by Comfort Sweety Hayford

October 2, 2025

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has commended President John ...

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Professor Ransford Gyampo, says while President John Dramani Mahama’s current interventions against illegal mining are commendable, a state of emergency must still be considered as part of the national response.

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Prof. Gyampo Urges Support for Mahama’s Galamsey Measures

by Comfort Sweety Hayford

October 2, 2025

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Professor Ransford Gyampo, says while President John Dramani Mahama’s current ...

The President of the Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana (CFA-Ghana), Nana Oboadie Bonsu II, widely known as the Farmer General, has raised concerns over the growing destruction of cocoa farms by illegal mining, warning that Ghana’s heavy focus on gold could undermine the country’s long-term food security and economic stability.

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Toxic Metals from Galamsey Killing Unborn Babies, New Study Finds

by Comfort Sweety Hayford

September 30, 2025

Forensic Pathologist, Professor Paul Poku Sampene Ossei, has revealed alarming findings linking illegal mining activities (galamsey) to pregnancy losses in ...

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced stricter measures for excavator registration, requiring prior approval from the Ministry of Transport before any machine is registered or released.

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DVLA Tightens Excavator Registration to Curb Galamsey

by Comfort Sweety Hayford

September 30, 2025

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced stricter measures for excavator registration, requiring prior approval from the Ministry ...