Ghana Gold Board CEO Accuses Former Akufo‑Addo Administration of Targeting Anti‑Galamsey Campaigners
Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, claims the former NPP administration targeted anti‑galamsey activists instead of addressing illegal mining.
In Brief
- •Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, claims the former NPP administration targeted anti‑galamsey activists instead of addressing illegal mining.
- •He alleges that in 2024 the Akufo‑Addo government arrested and imprisoned those campaigning against galamsey.
- •Gyamfi contrasts this with the Mahama administration, which he says had a stronger commitment to tackling illegal mining and protecting natural resources.
Why It Matters
The allegations highlight a potential shift in government strategy toward illegal mining in Ghana, a sector that has significant environmental and economic implications. If the former administration indeed prioritized silencing critics over curbing illicit mining, it could undermine public trust and hinder efforts to protect the country’s natural resources.
Key Details
- Accusation Source
- Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of Ghana Gold Board
- Year of Alleged Targeting
- 2024
- Former Administration
- NPP under President Nana Akufo‑Addo
- Comparison Administration
- John Dramani Mahama
- Issue
- Illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana
Context & Background
Illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, has long plagued Ghana, causing environmental degradation and economic loss. Government efforts to curb the practice have varied across administrations.
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