John Mahama
Source: Africa Publicity
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to winning the fight against illegal gold mining popularly known as galamsey in Ghana.
He made known in a post on Facebook following his meeting with some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) at the Jubilee House in Accra on Friday, October 3, 2025.
He wrote “in my meeting with Civil Society Organisations today, I reaffirmed my administration’s commitment to ending illegal mining.”
According to him, “I made it clear that I am determined to win the fight, but I cannot do it alone. We need every Ghanaian, the CSOs, activists, and traditional leaders to join us in this battle.”
“Your quest to hold us accountable is welcome. Put pressure on me, on my Ministers, and on every official responsible for protecting our environment. Your advocacy, criticism, and vigilance are welcome if we are to succeed in this fight.”
“Our forefathers inherited a beautiful country blessed with lush forests and pristine rivers. We have a sacred duty to preserve this heritage for our children and grandchildren. We cannot – and will not – hand them poisoned water bodies and destroyed forests.”
