The Coalition Against Galamsey has called on President John Dramani Mahama to expose and prosecute government officials involved in illegal mining.
According to Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, Convener of the Coalition, the President’s words must be translated into action, emphasizing the need for transparent prosecution without political protection.
“We’ve heard the President say he won’t cover anyone, and the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources assure that there will be no ‘orders from above’. We need to see this commitment in action,” Dr. Ashigbey stated.
Dr. Ashigbey emphasized that the President himself noted that addressing galamsey requires targeting the “campaigns” behind it, not just the young men in the pits. The Coalition demands that the President takes decisive action against those implicated, regardless of their political status.
