GJA to launch nationwide probe into galamsey impact and government response
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is preparing to deploy a team of experienced journalists across the country to independently assess the impact of illegal mining and determine how much progress has been made in tackling the galamsey menace.
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) plans to conduct a nationwide investigation into the impact of illegal mining, known as galamsey, and evaluate the government's response to the issue. The journalists will spend a week engaging in discussions and symposiums on illegal mining before embarking on a field investigation. Their mission will involve visiting affected communities, inspecting mining sites, assessing the state of natural resources such as rivers and degraded lands, and engaging with various stakeholders like miners, farmers, traditional authorities, regulators, and local residents.
The GJA's President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, announced this initiative at the 2026 National Mining Dialogue on August 18. He emphasized that the investigation will be carried out independently, without any government influence, and its purpose is to uncover the truth about the galamsey crisis. The team will report their findings, regardless of whether they highlight progress or identify areas that need improvement.
Dwumfour called for a more comprehensive approach to addressing the galamsey problem, urging law enforcement to trace the financial and supply chains supporting illegal mining rather than solely focusing on the miners themselves. He stressed that the law should apply equally to all parties involved in illegal mining activities.
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