President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s determination to tackle illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as galamsey, despite the scale and complexity of the challenge.
Galamsey fight is not easy but we remain committed to ensure that this national issue is properly tackled as a government.
President John Dramani Mahama
Speaking during an engagement with stakeholders in Accra, the President clarified that he never expected to win the fight against galamsey within just four months of returning to office, but stressed that giving up was not an option.
“I did not deceive myself into thinking that this challenge would be resolved in four months,” he said. “But we are determined not to surrender. This is a fight we will continue with focus and resolve.”
President Mahama emphasized that the galamsey menace is deeply rooted in economic hardship and governance lapses, and therefore requires a multifaceted approach. His administration, he said, is working to improve regulation of the small-scale mining sector, restore degraded lands, and create alternative livelihoods for affected youth.
The President also appealed to chiefs, local leaders, and civil society organisations to partner government efforts in raising awareness and enforcing environmental laws.
The ongoing clampdown includes the deployment of a special task force, investment in sustainable mining technologies, and the formalization of artisanal mining operations.
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