Ghana is grappling with a worsening illegal mining (galamsey) crisis, sparking fierce political debate and public outcry. The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has threatened to strike if President Mahama's government fails to take decisive action, while the Minority in Parliament accuses the ruling NDC of hypocrisy and ineffective measures. Critics demand the prosecution of political figures and financiers involved in galamsey, and some are calling for a total ban on small-scale mining. The government claims to have made progress, but many stakeholders, including civil society and traditional leaders, insist that the environmental and social damage continues unabated. The crisis has become a major test of political will and governance, with urgent calls for tougher laws, enforcement, and accountability.
@6D8XSHVSocial Democracy1 day1D
If the government actually put people and the environment above political interests, they’d crack down hard on galamsey and hold the real culprits—especially those in power—accountable, instead of just talking tough for the cameras.
@PollingMareProgressive1 day1D
It's about time Ghana's leaders prioritize people and the environment over profit—real accountability for those enabling galamsey is long overdue.
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