We will continue to destroy the lands and forests to make money, government can’t do anything – galamsey operator

Illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey, continues to wreak havoc on Ghana’s environment, with operators openly boasting about the destruction they cause. We'll Continue To Destroy The Lands And Forests To Make Money, The Gov't Can't Do Anything — Galamsey Operator In a recent statement, a galamsey operator described how vast areas of land have already been devastated and revealed plans to continue exploiting forested regions. “We’re getting the money, all this land here, we have scattered it. It’s remaining only the forest, it won’t take time, we’re going to destroy that one too. The government won’t do anything,” the operator said,

Galamsey fight: Arrest and prosecute offending chiefs to help curb the menance – clergyman

The founder and leader of Mo Mary Prayer Fellowship in Kumasi, Rev. David Armstrong has boldly urged the government to arrest and prosecute chiefs who encourage illegal mining activities to help curb and in the country to help curb the menance the country. The clergyman noted that. when such decisive action is taken against the traditional authorities who play the key roles to promote illegal mining, iff.thhe mmenannce is nnoot. Completely eradicated would be curbed to benefit the country. Speaking to the Correspondent iinn an interview Rev. Armstrong observed that while government is making efforts to curb the environmental catastrophe, the current

Calamsey’s toxic tide: Church of Pentecost Chairman decries pollution impact on scared baptism

By King Amoah The escalating menace of illegal mining popularly known as galamsey is not only a grave environmental and societal concern but it is also directly impacting on the sacred practices of religious institutions. This concerns have been raised by the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost Apostle Eric Nyamekye who has called for action to discourage the menance. . Speaking at the church's recent annual conference Apostle Nyamekye expressed dismay over how galamsey activities have been rendering once clean rivers in the country unusable for baptism which is a cornerstone sacrament for Christian denominations. The spiritual leader indicated that this deep seated

Mahama’s stance on Atiwa East Dce sparks public outrage and threatens Ndc’s 2028 prospects

Reports: King Amoah. A growing wave of public discontent is threatening to derail the National Democratic Congress's (NDC) electoral ambitions in 2028 over President John Mahama's alleged refusal to dismiss the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atiwa East, Ernest Ntim. This follows a persistent reports and judicial pronouncements that links Dce Ntim in illegal mining activities commonly known as galamsey. The situation has ignited a firestorm of criticism particularly from residents within the Atiwa East District. These constituents, are allegedly deeply affected by the destructive impact of galamsey and what they perceive as the President's inaction have vowed to vote out the NDC in

Mahama’s Stance On Atiwa East Dce Sparks. public outrage and threatens Ndc’s 2028 prospects

Reports: King Amoah, our editor-in-chief A growing wave of public discontent is threatening to derail the National Democratic Congress's (NDC) electoral ambitions in 2028 over President John Mahama's alleged refusal to dismiss the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atiwa East, Ernest Ntim. This follows a persistent reports and judicial pronouncements that links Dce Ntim in illegal mining activities commonly known as galamsey. The situation has ignited a firestorm of criticism particularly from residents within the Atiwa East District. These constituents, are allegedly deeply affected by the destructive impact of galamsey and what they perceive as the President's inaction have vowed to vote out the

High Court Imposes Ban On Dce Ernest Ntim Over Rampant Galamsey Involvement

By King Amoah In a landmark decision aimed at curbing the devastating impact of illegal mining, the Presiding Judge of the Koforidua High Court 2, His Lordship George Krofa on Tuesday March 31st 2026 issued a judicial ban on the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Atiwa East Ernest Ntim and his family members from engaging in any active galamsey activities within the District. This decisive action stems from persistent reports and public outcry that link the DCE and his relatives to illegal mining coupled with perceived defiance of public advise on the existing mining regulations. The court's ruling comes after numerous accounts that