{
  "id": 17467792,
  "title": "Honesty, patriotism key to ending galamsey – Sulemana Braimah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/honesty-patriotism-key-to-ending-galamsey-sulemana-braimah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T20:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/honesty-patriotism-key-to-ending-galamsey-sulemana-braimah/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sulemana Braimah, CEO of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), emphasized that the end of illegal mining in Ghana hinges on honesty and patriotism from the country's major political parties. He urged both the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to show genuine commitment to the fight against galamsey, rather than allowing political interests to hinder progress. At a recent interview on JoyNews' Newsfile, Braimah pointed out that despite awareness of some members involved in illegal mining, both parties have chosen to politicize the issue. He acknowledged the complexity of the matter, citing the deep-rooted interests and networks sustaining galamsey. In his view, only a collective commitment to honesty and a sense of patriotism, with both parties prioritizing national interests over partisan politics, can effectively eradicate illegal mining. Braimah suggested that the NDC and NPP should each acknowledge their role in the problem and take collective responsibility for addressing the issue, working together as a nation to confront this common enemy.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive Officer of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, says ending illegal mining in Ghana will require honesty and a strong sense of patriotism from the country's two major political parties.",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}