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Stop contradicting yourself and tell Ghanaians your position on galamsey – Akufo-Addo to Mahama
Add a CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, to clarify his stance on the fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey. Akufo-Addo criticised Mahama for what he described as contradictory … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo orders more troops to fight galamsey
Add a CommentPresident Akufo-Addo has instructed the Minister of Defence to deploy additional military forces to reinforce “Operation Halt,” the government’s initiative to curb illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The operation will focus on regions near water bodies and forest reserves, … Read more →
Kufuor advocates a united front against galamsey fight
Add a CommentFormer President John Agyekum Kufuor has stressed the need for a multifaceted approach to protect Ghana’s natural heritage, encompassing its forests, water bodies, and weather patterns. John Agyekum Kufuor is also advocating for a united front against galamsey, citing its … Read more →
Gov’t announces further operational measures to fight galamsey
Add a CommentThe Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar has announced that the government in its continued efforts to clamp down on the long-standing menace of Illegal Small-Scale Mining, has concluded operational measures to intensify the ongoing “Operation Halt” which is led by … Read more →
Galamsey: National House of Chiefs President rejects calls for mining ban
Add a CommentOgyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, President of the National House of Chiefs, has rejected calls for a blanket ban on all mining activities, instead advocating for stricter regulations to ensure responsible mining. He emphasised that mining is a significant contributor to … Read more →
Galamsey is affecting learning ability of students – GNAT
Add a CommentThe General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Tanko Musah has said that the galamsey menace has affected the brains of students, thus hampering academic work. Mr Musah and other leaders of organised labour have therefore … Read more →
Galamsey is an enemy of the nation – Otumfuo
Add a CommentThe Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has described the illicit small-scale mining practices (Galamsey) as an enemy of the nation. The revered traditional ruler says that at this stage, doing nothing about the illegal mining practice is not an option … Read more →
Otumfuo destools Chiefs over galamsey
Add a CommentIn 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 … Read more →
It’s a shame ‘galamsey’ issues no longer make headlines – Sir Sam Jonah
Add a CommentSir Sam Jonah has challenged Ghanaian journalists with a solemn reminder of their critical role in Ghana’s democracy, insisting their duty to uphold truth, independence, and accountability is non-negotiable. The statesman maintains that the need for objectivity, patriotism, and independence … Read more →
Let’s all get on board to fight galamsey – Prez. Akufo-Addo
Add a CommentThe President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says despite massive success in the fight against galamsey, the practice still remains an existential threat. He says the fight against illegal mining can be won if all Ghanaians get involved urging them not … Read more →
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