Chairman Wontumi granted Ghc1million bail with 2 sureties

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been granted bail of GH₵1 million with two sureties after being invited by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). According to his lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi, the NPP regional chairman has been charged with . He confirmed to the media that the bail conditions have been met and that his client has since been released. Mr. Appiah-Kubi disclosed that Chairman Wontumi is expected to appear before the High Court on Tuesday, where the mining-related charges will be formally presented. This follows a directive by Attorney General and

Those who are calling for a state of emergency in the anti-galamsey fight are confused – Ashanti Chapter Secretary of the Small Scale Miners Association asserts

The Ashanti Chapter Secretary of the Small Scale Miners Association (GNASSM), Mr. Michael Adu Gyamfi, has fiercely criticized calls for a state of emergency to combat illegal small-scale mining (galamsey), branding the idea a "misplaced priority" driven by a fundamental misunderstanding of the industry. In a bold statement, Mr. Adu Gyamfi argued that those clamoring for drastic measures simply don't grasp the "small-scale mining architecture." He pointed out that existing regulations already designate forest the reserves and water bodies as "red zones," effectively outlawing licensed mining in these critical areas. The problem, he declared, isn't a lack of rules, but a

Forest Commission arrest 5 Nigerians in galamsey activities in Atiwa Forest Reserve

The Forestry Commission has arrested five Nigerien nationals for engaging in illegal mining (galamsey) in the Atiwa Forest Reserve near Kwabeng in the Eastern Region. The suspects are Ali Ibrahim, Hama Jibuo, Abubakari Ali ,Bailu Aliu and Farouk Ali According to the Forestry Commission, the arrest followed a tip-off received at dawn on September 17, 2025, by Ivy Amoako Agyemang, Range Manageress of the Akyem Anyinam and Kwabeng District. She immediately organized a team of forest guards to the Akyem Bomaa portion of the forest reserve, where the suspects were found busily mining with head pans, shovels, washing carpets, and water pumping machines. The

Declaration of state of emergency: The sole path to end galamsey – Ashanti Regional Communication Director Of Npp Asserts

By King Amoah. The Ashanti regional Communication Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Mr. Paul Kwabena Yandoh has put forth a resolute argument that a declaration of a state of emergency is the only viable alternative to effectively combat and end the menace of illegal gold mining popularly known as galamsey. Mr. Yandoh specifically directed this call to President John Dramani Mahama by urging him to activate this extreme measure to safeguard Ghana's environment and natural resources. In an exclusive interview with the correspondent on Monday September 22nd, Mr. Yandoh expressed disappointment over the escalating activities of galamsey which continue to wreak

Techiman South Mayor issues stern warning: Observe environmental laws or face prosecution.

By King Amoah. Residents within the Techiman South Municipality in the Bono Eas Region have been put on notice: strict adherence to sanitation and environmental laws are no longer optional. Hon. Kweku Adjei Mensah, the Municipal Mayor has issued a resolute warning, stating that his administration will not hesitate to prosecute offenders with no room for intervention. The Mayor delivered this strong message on September 13, during an address to a large crowd of Techiman residents who had enthusiastically participated in the Assembly's organized clean up exercise. He underscored the critical importance of observing sanitation and environmental rules as a fundamental guide to sustaining public

Dormaahene leads ant-galamsey taskforce to arrest galamsevers, 7 water pump machines seized

The Dormaahene Osaagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Agyemang Badu II, along with the Dormaa anti-galamsey task force and chiefs from the Dormaa Traditional Council, has conducted an operation at Dormaa-Akwamu, Akontanim, and Kobedi. The operation was aimed at illegal mining (galamsey) activities in the area. According to the report, during the operation, three individuals were arrested, and seven water pumping machines were seized. The three galamseyers have since been handed over to the Ghana Police Service. Dormaahene further issued a stern warning to anyone involved in illegal mining on Dormaa stool lands, ordering them to cease immediately or face consequences if apprehended. Meanwhile, the Ghana Catholic Bishops’