Minority Fires And Sammy Gyamfi Responds
The Minority in Parliament has demanded the resignation or dismissal of Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi over comments it says amount to an endorsement of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. GoldBod has, however, rejected the accusation, saying a video circulating on social media was selectively edited and misrepresented remarks Mr […] The post Minority…
Minority members in Parliament are demanding the resignation or dismissal of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi over comments they say endorse illegal mining. The Ghana Gold Board has disputed the allegations, claiming the video circulating online features edited and misleading excerpts from a March 2026 speech to artisanal miners.
The controversy stems from a statement where Gyamfi reportedly suggested small-scale miners could operate without licenses if they stay away from protected areas. The Minority party argues this is inconsistent with Ghana's mining laws and questions whether it would allow unlicensed mining in various public spaces. They cited specific sections of the Minerals and Mining Act, emphasizing that exploration and mining require proper mineral rights and licenses.
The Caucus has laid out seven demands, including an apology, government condemnation, and a thorough audit of GoldBod's documentation. GoldBod refuted the claims, stating the video removed context and Gyamfi was discussing transitioning informal miners into a legal system, not endorsing illegal activity. The Board is developing a program to formalize artisanal and small-scale mining, focusing on environment protection and compliance measures.
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