Ghana Faces Mounting Pressure Over Galamsey Crisis as Calls for Urgent Action Intensify

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.