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Ghanaians will vote NDC out if Mahama fails ‘galamsey’ fight – Dr Tony Aidoo
Former Senior Presidential Aide Dr Tony Aidoo has issued a stark warning to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to ensure an end...
Six months is long enough for Mahama to fight galamsey – Tony Aidoo
Former Senior Presidential Aide and National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart, Dr. Tony Aidoo, has warned President John Mahama to decisively deal with illegal mining,...
DCE escapes mob attack after galamsey pit collapse at Akyem Wenchi
The timely intervention of police personnel saved the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Denkyembour in the Eastern Region, Umar Ahmed, from an attack by...
Many trapped, others feared dead after galamsey pit collapses at Akyem Wenchi
At least four people have been confirmed dead, and about 20 others are reportedly trapped after an illegal mining pit collapsed at Akyem Wenchi...
Galamsey: I will resign if… – Yakubu Abanga
The Third National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Yakubu Abanga, has declared his willingness to resign from his position if investigations...
Galamsey: A-G’s directive to EOCO may be well-intended, but needless – Franklin Cudjoe
The President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has criticised the Attorney General and Minister of Justice’s directive to the Economic and...
AG directs EOCO to probe Abanga and Yamin over alleged galamsey activities
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has instructed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to launch a full-scale investigation into...
‘Deal with galamsey, the situation is urgent’ – National House of Chiefs president to...
The National House of Chiefs has made a passionate appeal to President John Mahama to take immediate and decisive action against the growing scourge...
Mahama declares galamsey a national emergency, orders arrest of rogue taskforces
President John Mahama has declared the widespread environmental devastation caused by illegal mining a national emergency, promising urgent action to confront the deepening crisis.
Addressing...
Afenyo-Markin alleges use of DRIP equipment for galamsey
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the government of turning a blind eye to the misuse of equipment from the District Road Improvement Project...
Suaman DCE reacts to alleged use of DRIP machines for galamsey [Listen]
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Suaman in the Western North Region, Obour Vasco, has denied allegations that equipment under the District Road Improvement...
Yamin is not involved in galamsey – Mustapha Gbande fires back [Video]
Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has dismissed allegations linking him and NDC National Organizer Joseph Yamin to illegal...
NDC executives named in operations of rogue anti-galamsey taskforce, but deny allegations
Some small-scale miners are fingering two national executives of the National Democratic Congress for allegedly fueling fake anti-galamsey taskforces to invade legitimate mining sites...
Okada rider dies after alleged assault by galamsey taskforce at Amenam
A 29-year-old okada rider, identified as Kwasi Isaac, has reportedly died after being brutally assaulted by members of an illegal mining (galamsey) taskforce at...
NDC Vice Chairman Abanga Yakubu Alhassan sets record straight on alleged anti-galamsey taskforce involvement
Abanga Yakubu Alhassan, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations linking him to an illicit, parallel...
Bosome Freho DCE launches educational foundation to support needy students and prevent child labor...
The District Chief Executive of Bosome Freho in the Ashanti Region, Charles Appiah Kubi, has initiated an educational foundation to promote quality education in...
Concerned Small Scale Miners’ President refutes allegations of intervening in anti-galamsey taskforce operations
President of the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, Michael Kwadwo Peprah, has described as misleading reports of his intervention in pleading for clemency for...
Soldier who rejected ‘galamsey’ bribe secures promotion and UN posting
The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has promoted a young soldier, Private Teye-Tsu Asare Solomon, to the rank of...
Small Scale Miners chair arrested after confronting anti-galamsey taskforce in Desiri Forest
Chairman of the Small Scale Miners Association, Kojo Peprah, has been arrested by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Anti-Galamsey Taskforce for allegedly interfering...
2 ‘galamseyers’ shot dead, another in critical condition at Subri Nkwanta
Two individuals, including a Chinese national and a Ghanaian driver, have been shot and killed at Subri Nkwanta in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality...
Blue Water Guards destroy galamsey equipment on Mansi River
Blue Water Guards operating in the Prestea-Huni-Valley Municipality of the Western Region have intensified their crackdown on illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey.
In...
National DRIP Coordinator speaks out on politics and galamsey
Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), has made insightful comments on two pressing issues facing Ghana.
Speaking on...
Youth urge State of Emergency declaration on Galamsey at PNAfrica National Youth Mock Parliament
Some youth in Ghana are adding to calls for President John Dramani Mahama to declare a State of Emergency on illegal mining operations in...
Interior and Defense Ministries unaware of my visits to galamsey sites – Hannah Bissiw
The Administrator for the Minerals Development Fund, Dr. Hannah Louisa Bissiw-Kotei, has disclosed that she does not inform the Interior and Defense Ministries prior...
Lands Minister’s intervention prevents clash between two groups claiming to operate under anti-galamsey taskforce
An intervention by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, averted what could have been a fatal clash between two groups...
Private security firm honours soldier for rejecting ‘galamsey bribe’
Ojeyz Security Management Limited, a Ghanaian-owned private security company, has honoured a young soldier, Private Solomon Asare Teye-Tsu, for his exemplary patriotism and integrity.
This...
Presby Chairman urges youth to shun galamsey, embrace skills training
The Chairman of the Asante South Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. Seth Tetteh Odonkor, has urged Ghanaian youth to avoid illegal...
I am a coward if I heed to threats to back off fight against...
Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund, Dr. Hanna Bisiw-Kotei says she remains resolute to sustain her fight against illegal mining, despite threats on her...
27 arrested in anti-galamsey raid at Wassa Amanten
The Western Regional Police Command has arrested 27 individuals in an intelligence-led operation targeting illegal mining commonly known as galamsey at Wassa Amanten.
A statement...
Lands Minister launches national anti-galamsey operations secretariat
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has officially inaugurated the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).
The Secretariat is a centralised...
Galamsey: 15 arrested at Manso Adubia
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 15 individuals involved in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, in a special intelligence-led operation at Watreso...
I don’t respect any of these groups anymore – Former MP slams CSOs over...
Former Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central, Ebenezer Gilbert Nii Narh Nartey, has declared that the battle against illegal mining—galamsey—is effectively over, accusing both...
We can’t fight galamsey, it’s a waste of time – Former MP
Former Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central, Ebenezer Gilbert Nii Narh Nartey, has expressed deep frustration over the government's approach to illegal mining, popularly...
Lands Minister to meet Coalition Against Galamsey
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, is expected to meet the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) on Wednesday, June 25,...
Galamsey: Prof. Mamudu poses deep questions to Chinese Ambassador [Audio]
The National President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Prof. Mamudu Akudugu, has questioned the basis on which the Chinese Ambassador to...
Declaring state of emergency over galamsey premature – Mustapha Gbande
A Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency and Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has warned against impulsive...
Nationwide crackdown: Ghana’s anti-galamsey task force intensifies operations
Ghana’s fight against illegal mining—locally known as galamsey—has intensified, with coordinated operations across three regions resulting in multiple arrests, significant equipment seizures, and the...
Anti-galamsey operation: 23 arrested, 64 changfans seized in Western Region
In a continued effort to clamp down on illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, the Ghana Police Service has arrested 23 suspects during targeted,...
Police arrest 3 in Diaso Anti-Galamsey operations; excavator and weapon retrieved
The Ghana Police Service, through its Special Anti-Galamsey Task Force, has arrested three suspects and seized several pieces of mining equipment during two coordinated...
Police arrest 8 at Ayanfuri over galamsey, illicit drugs
The Central North Regional Police Command has dealt a major blow to illegal mining (galamsey) and the associated drug trade in Ayanfuri, resulting in...