Galamsey Fight: Official Accuses Previous Government of Inaction

Ghana's Galamsey Fight: Kabore Alleges Previous Government Inaction Ghana is grappling with the persistent problem of illegal mining, known as 'galamsey.' A recent Onua TV report features Mahmud Kabore, spokesperson for the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, leveling serious accusations against the previous NPP government. Kabore claims that from 2022 until the current administration under President Mahama took office, little to no progress was made in curbing galamsey. "The previous Gov't (NPP) didn't help with the galamsey fight since 2022 until President Mahama took over governance," Kabore stated during the interview. He detailed various alleged failures of the previous administration, highlighting a lack of effective enforcement and insufficient resources allocated to combating illegal mining. The report also includes discussion of the current government's strategies to address this pressing issue, emphasizing the increased security presence in affected areas. While the report offers a critical perspective, it highlights the ongoing struggle to protect Ghana's natural resources and the need for sustained political will to resolve the galamsey crisis. The reintroduction of security detachments to forest reserves is presented as a significant step forward.