‘I’m not against enforcing the law’ – Archbishop Duncan-Williams defends call for prayer against galamsey, gold smuggling
The General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has clarified that his call for prayers against illegal mining, or galamsey, should not be interpreted as opposition to law enforcement. He said his appeal was intended to complement, rather than replace, efforts by the security agencies and other state institutions to enforce Ghana’s laws […]
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, General Overseer of Action Chapel International, has clarified that his call for prayers against illegal mining, or galamsey, does not oppose law enforcement efforts. He emphasized that his prayer was meant to complement, not replace, the actions of security agencies and state institutions combating illegal mining and gold smuggling in Ghana.
Speaking on Joy FM's Super Morning Show on August 17, 2026, the Archbishop stated that he does not police or enforce the law himself, but rather encourages the people to pray for those enforcing the law, as they face a risky job with armed individuals involved. He also highlighted that some illegal mining activities involve armed individuals and are part of a broader network that could pose significant security risks.
Furthermore, Duncan-Williams attributed his concerns to interactions with foreign nationals who sought access to Ghana's gold resources following the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and expressed his belief that there were external interests influencing Ghana's gold mining and trading sectors.
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