Npp is the only party that can solve the galamsey’ menace in the country – says Ashanti Npp communicator

King Kwadwo Abubada, one of the best Ashanti Npp Communicators has observed that the Npp led by the visionary leader Nana Akuffo Addo and the digitized Vice President, Dr. Bawumia have put measures in place to curb the menace of  illegal mining popularly known.in the local parlance as galamsey' in the country. Speaking to the correspondent in an exclusive telephone interview the communicator disclosed that under the then incompetent leadership of John Mahama in 2016, before he was booted out of power, a bag of cocoa was sold for 475 cedis, which compelled the cocoa farmers to sell out their farm

Galamsey’ crisis: A call to accountability among chiefs.

In the heart of Ghana’s ongoing galamsey crisis a term used to describe the rampant illegal mining across the country—an unsettling conversation is gaining momentum. Kweku Duah, a self-confessed illegal miner from Akim Oda in the Eastern Region, has recently criticized chiefs who publicly condemn the activities of illegal mining while simultaneously facilitating the very problem they are denouncing. His statements raise crucial questions regarding leadership and accountability in the fight against galamsey. Duah’s claims highlight a disturbing trend. He pointedly observes that many chiefs, who have traditionally been seen as custodians of the land, have turned a blind eye to the devastation

Urgent appeal from Adomakoa Royal Family to National Minerals Commission: A call for action against illegal encroachment.

By King Amoah. In a heartfelt plea to the National Mineral Commission, (NMC) Abusuapanin Akora Poku, the Head of the Adomakoa Atta - Kuafo Royal Family of Buoho-Krobo in the Afigya Kwabre District of the Ashanti Region, emphasized the urgent need to address the issue of illegal encroachment within a designated quarry zone. Akora Poku's appeal comes in light of concerns regarding the safety of residents and the operational integrity of Adutu Quarry Co., Ltd., the legal owner of the affected land. Akora Poku highlighted that Adutu Quarry Co., Ltd. had temporarily halted its operations due to unspecified issues related to the land. However,

Blame officials of Minerals Commission on the galamsey’ menace, not Akuffo Addo – Npp stalwart.

By King Amoah. Abena Mansah, a noted supporter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from Agona Swedru in the Central Region, has pointed fingers at the officials of the Minerals Commission rather than President Akufo-Addo over the controversial galamsey' menace in the country. Mansah's comments shine a light on a crucial aspect of the galamsey issue: the structure of responsibility within Ghana’s mining regulatory framework. The Minerals Commission is the primary regulatory body tasked with overseeing mining activities in the country, yet many citizens question whether it has effectively fulfilled this role. Mansah argues that instead of placing blame on President Akufo-Addo, attention should

Miner calls for bold action from President Nana Akuffo Addo in the fight against galamsey’.

By King Amoah. The issue of illegal mining, commonly known as 'galamsey', has become a contentious struggle in Ghana, threatening the nation’s natural resources and the livelihoods of countless citizens. As the country grapples with the ramifications of this illegal activity, calls for decisive action have intensified. One such call comes from John Padmore, a miner based in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. Padmore’s appeal to President Nana Akufo-Addo underscores the need for strict enforcement of laws against galamsey and the importance of maintaining presidential integrity as his tenure nears its conclusion. Galamsey is not merely an environmental concern; it poses grave threats to water bodies,

Man, 80, warns against bribery and galamsey’ amid curses.

In a poignant statement that resonates deeply within the context of Ghana’s ongoing struggle with illegal mining—known locally as "galamsey"—an 85-year-old elder, Paul Manu from Gomoa Odoben in the Central Region, has admonished fellow Ghanaians that God will curse anyone who accepts bribes and allows these unauthorized mining practices to continue. His remarks ignite a critical discourse on corruption, environmental degradation, and the moral obligations of the nation’s leader Galamsey has gained significant notoriety in recent years as it poses jeopardizing threats to Ghana's environment, economy, and public health. Characterized by the unregulated extraction of minerals, galamsey has burgeoned in response to the