Ghanaians have no idea how much foreigners make from galamsey – Archbishop Duncan-Williams
General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, says the Ghanaian public has no idea how much money some foreign nationals are making from illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, leader of Action Chapel International, has expressed concern over Ghanaians' lack of awareness regarding the substantial earnings of foreign nationals engaged in illegal gold mining, commonly referred to as galamsey. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on August 17, 2026, Archbishop Duncan-Williams highlighted information he has gathered during his travels abroad, indicating the considerable financial gains being made by some foreigners involved in such activities in Ghana.
He suggested that many Ghanaians might not fully grasp the scale of financial involvement in illegal mining operations. "There are numerous foreigners behind illegal gold mining, and they employ some of our own people to cover their tracks. I don't believe our citizens fully comprehend the magnitude of the money generated from their labor," he stated.
The Archbishop also alleged that certain foreign nationals engaged in illegal mining were dissatisfied with the Operations of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). "Something must be done, and I'm aware that many of them are not pleased with the GoldBod," he added. Archbishop Duncan-Williams appealed for prayers for Ghana's political leaders and those involved in efforts to combat illegal mining, emphasizing the need for continued enforcement of the law.
He acknowledged the dangers faced by security personnel and other officials in their efforts to tackle galamsey, urging the public to provide both moral and spiritual support. "I am not suggesting that we should abandon the law. I am saying that we should pray for those enforcing the law to be equipped to fulfill their responsibilities, as it is a perilous task," he noted.
His remarks come as Ghana continues to deal with the environmental and economic consequences of illegal mining, such as deforestation, water pollution, and the depletion of precious natural resources. Authorities are also striving to address the issue of foreign nationals' involvement in the illegal gold-mining industry within Ghana.
Archbishop Duncan-Williams urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant about the broader interests at play in galamsey and to support initiatives aimed at safeguarding the nation's natural heritage.
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