Minority demands crackdown on galamsey financiers • Calls for action against politically connected interests
The Minority in Parliament has called for decisive and even-handed action against the financiers, politically connected interests and organised networks behind illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. It said the fight against illegal mining should no longer be treated simply as a mining or environmental issue, but as a national concern with implications for public … The post Minority demands…
The Minority in Ghana's Parliament has called for urgent and impartial action against the financiers, politically connected entities, and organized groups involved in illegal mining, also known as galamsey. They argue that the battle against illegal mining should be considered a national issue, affecting public health, water quality, food security, livelihoods, and the government's capacity to uphold the law.
During a meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with the leadership of the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG), the Minority MPs emphasized the far-reaching consequences of illegal mining on the country's environment and economy. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, highlighted the ongoing destruction of rivers, forests, and farmlands due to illegal mining activities during the discussion on various national issues at the CCG headquarters in Accra.
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