Tag Archives: Crusaders Against Galamsey

Toasehene Nana Yim Awere Ababio has reinstated Nyinansu Dikro Nana Adu Tutu in the Atwima Mponua District, following his destoolment due to involvement in galamsey activities within his area. The decision to destool Nana Adu Tutu was taken because of his failure to heed warnings and his continued involvement in …

The founder and leader of Open Arms Ministry, St. Sark, has strongly criticized President Mahama over his comments on galamsey, describing them as misguided and unacceptable. St. Sark emphasized that illegal miners are “wicked people” and “God’s enemies,” who are destroying the country’s environment and undermining its economic future. St. …

  The National Concerned Small Scale Miners Association of Ghana has taken decisive action against illegal mining in the Ashanti Region, destroying over 120 pieces of mining equipment used by illegal miners to pollute major rivers. The exercise, which supports the government’s ongoing anti-galamsey operations, has been ongoing for the …

The Toasehene, Nana Yim Awere Ababio, has issued a stern warning to chiefs in the Toase Traditional Council, cautioning that any chief found to be involved in illicit mining, commonly known as galamsey, will be destooled. This warning comes amid growing concerns over the devastating impact of galamsey on the …

Dr. Bryan Acheampong, a flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has proposed a 90-day nationwide suspension of all mining activities to restore Ghana’s severely polluted water bodies. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, October 15, Dr. Acheampong emphasized the need for bold and decisive action to protect the …

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is sounding the alarm on the devastating impact of illicit mining, known as galamsey, on Ghana’s water resources. During a recent fact-finding mission to water treatment plants in Kwanyako, Brim, and Akyem areas, TUC Secretary-General Joshua Ansah described the situation as “deeply troubling.” The Alarming …

A “Service of Preparation” at the Holy Spirit Cathedral preceded the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra’s protest walk against galamsey, or illicit mining. The protest walk is now taking place. Catholic worshippers, environmentalists, and members of the public all came to the ceremony, united in their desire to put a stop …