Sanction district officials failing to fight galamsey - GCAG to Mahama
Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) called on President John Dramani Mahama to act quickly and firmly against illegal mining on Saturday, March 28, 2026. GCAG urged President Mahama to "name and punish district officials who are not doing enough to stop the problem."
GCAG said the fight against illegal mining is slowing down. Reports from affected areas and comments from some officials show that not much progress has been made. Illegal miners are still working in protected "red zones," with rivers such as the Ankobra, Birim, Pra, and Ofin still polluted. This puts people's health and the environment at risk. GCAG criticised the poor enforcement of laws and said no Metropolitan, Municipal or District Chief Executive (MMDCE) has been punished. The coalition demanded: "Not a single DCE or MCE has faced consequences. Name them! Sanction them! Remove them!"
GCAG urged the government to take urgent steps, including suspending small-scale mining licenses, strengthening enforcement, and providing more resources to agencies like the Forestry Commission and the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat. It also wants regular updates on water quality to keep the public informed. The coalition warned that without strong leadership and clear actions within set timelines, the fight against galamsey will not succeed.
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The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) is calling on President Mahama to take decisive action against district officials. They believe some aren't doing enough to combat illegal mining - but what consequences could arise from this inaction?
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