President John Dramani Mahama has restated his firm commitment to ending illegal mining, widely known as galamsey, assuring Ghanaians that his administration will pursue the fight with openness and integrity.
Addressing Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at a high-level engagement at Jubilee House, the President described the issue as one of the most urgent national challenges, requiring unity and determination across all sectors of society.
“I’m determined. We need your support. We need your criticism, your advocacy, your pressure. Continue to put our feet to the fire, and let’s win this fight together,” he said, calling on CSOs to remain vigilant and active partners in the campaign.
He emphasized that the struggle against illegal mining is not only about enforcing the law but also about safeguarding the country’s rivers, forests, and farmlands for generations to come. According to him, the survival of Ghana’s water resources and agricultural base is at stake.
President Mahama was clear in distancing himself from any personal interest in galamsey. “I have nothing to hide. I don’t gain anything from galamsey. I am not personally involved in illegal mining, and I have no interest in it. You can be assured that we are all on the same side,” he stated firmly.
The President further assured stakeholders that his administration would maintain full transparency throughout the process and remain open to scrutiny. He encouraged CSOs and citizens alike to continue to demand accountability and keep government on its toes in order to achieve lasting results.
This engagement, he noted, forms part of his wider efforts to build broad-based national consensus in tackling illegal mining, which continues to pose environmental, economic, and social risks to the country.
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