Galamsey: ‘Challenge is prosecution, not arrest’ — Lands Minister
The government’s intensified campaign against illegal mining (galamsey) has resulted in the arrest of 258 suspects and the seizure or immobilisation of thousands of pieces of mining equipment, but the prosecution of those arrested remains a major concern. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, said the effectiveness of the anti-galamsey campaign […]
Ghana's anti-galamsey campaign has arrested 258 suspects and seized/threatened thousands of pieces of mining equipment since July 2026, but the success of the initiative hinges on prosecuting those arrested. Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, emphasized that the true impact of the campaign lies in the prosecution of cases, not just the arrests and seizures.
As of July 2026, the ministry had not provided a breakdown of the number of cases that have been charged, prosecuted or convicted. The government aims to ensure that enforcement operations translate into successful prosecutions and convictions to achieve lasting results against illegal mining.
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