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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A renewed fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality has led to the arrest of five individuals, but the operation has also uncovered disturbing claims of corruption among security officers. The crackdown, led by Municipal Chief Executive Gyasi Dominic with support from the Blue Water Guards, targeted miners operating […]
The echoes of a recent tragedy—the August 6 military aircraft disaster that claimed the lives of eight government officials on a crucial mining assignment in Obuasi have resonated deeply across Ghana. In the wake of this profound loss a powerful voice from traditional authority has risen in a plea that is both desperate and […]
Editorial Comments by Connectghananews.com The air in Ghana still hangs heavy with the tragic memory of eight government officials, whose lives were abruptly and cruelly cut short in a military plane crash. They were on a crucial mission, a mission to confront the destructive menace of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Their sacrifice, an […]
Controller and Accountant-General Kwasi Agyei has confirmed that the contractor handling the Pokuase–Nsawam highway Aproject has received a total payment of GHS 809 million between July 24 and August 4, 2025. The disclosure was made during an interview with Kwame Sefa Kayi, where Mr. Agyei provided precise details of the payment schedule and amounts, shedding […]
