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 party of hypocrisy and ineffective measures. Critics demand the prosecution of political figures and financiers involved in galamsey, and some call for a total ban on small-scale mining. Despite government assurances of progress and political will, many believe the situation is deteriorating, with environmental destruction and corruption persisting. The crisis has become a flashpoint for broader concerns about governance, accountability, and environmental protection in Ghana.
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This whole galamsey crisis just shows how little regard the political elite have for ordinary people and the environment. We need real accountability and bold reforms—not just empty promises and political finger-pointing. If the government actually cared about the people and our future, they'd crack down on those funding illegal mining and invest in sustainable, community-led solutions.
It’s honestly heartbreaking to see politicians drag their feet while the environment gets wrecked—Ghana needs real action against galamsey, not just empty promises and finger pointing.
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