GOV’T NOT READY TO FIGHT DOWN GALAMSEY – FORMER GHAPOHA CEO
GOV’T NOT READY TO FIGHT DOWN GALAMSEY – FORMER GHAPOHA CEO
Rass Omono Asamoah | Mampong Bureau
His remarks add to growing public frustration over the environmental degradation and health risks posed by galamsey operations across the country.
—Speaking in an interview with Rass Omono Asamoah on KAS FM Morning Show, the former GHAPOHA boss did not mince words:
> “We are not serious about fighting galamsey. The government’s actions are cosmetic at best. What we need is a bold, uncompromising stance, not half-hearted deployments and empty rhetoric.”
His comments echo recent criticisms from civil society groups and professional bodies. The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) recently warned that failure to act decisively could cost politicians their seats, urging citizens to hold leaders accountable at the ballot box.
Despite assurances from President Mahama that the government remains committed to the fight, critics argue that the situation has worsened. Reports suggest that some officials may be complicit in illegal mining activities, further undermining public trust.
The former CEO also questioned the effectiveness of current interventions, including the deployment of soldiers to galamsey hotspots.
> “We’ve seen this before. Soldiers come, they go. What we need is a permanent, transparent enforcement mechanism backed by law and community support.”
Environmental Toll of Galamsey
– Rivers like Pra and Ankobra now run brown with silt and mercury.
– Forest reserves are being stripped bare.
– Public health experts warn of rising cases of heavy metal poisoning.
As the country inches closer to another election cycle, the galamsey debate is heating up. With voices like the former GHAPOHA CEO joining the chorus of concern, the pressure mounts on government to prove its resolve—not just in words, but in action.
