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‘Tax for Galamsey’: Prosecute illegal mining enablers – Ken Ashigbey urges Mahama
April 4, 2026
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‘Tax for Galamsey’: Prosecute illegal mining enablers – Ken Ashigbey urges Mahama

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Key Points

  • Kenneth Ashigbey, Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, advocates for the prosecution of public officials enabling illegal mining.
  • He asserts that galamsey is an existential threat to Ghana, and facilitating it constitutes criminal conduct, not just administrative error.
  • Ashigbey rejects mere dismissals, insisting that public officials involved must face legal prosecution to ensure justice and deterrence.
  • President Mahama revealed that some district assemblies collected fees from illegal miners for revenue, ordering an immediate halt and threatening severe sanctions.
  • Ashigbey maintains that even the President's sanctions are insufficient, arguing that systemic complicity requires decisive legal action and prosecution.

Why This Matters

This issue is critical for Ghana as illegal mining (galamsey) poses an existential threat to the nation's environment, water bodies, and livelihoods, directly impacting public health and future development. The call for prosecution of public officials highlights deep-seated corruption and a systemic failure in governance, necessitating stronger accountability and rule of law to protect national resources and maintain public trust.

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