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By Gideon Amuah | Email – gideon.amuah@gmail.com Few challenges test Ghana’s conscience and capacity like galamsey. Illegal small-scale mining has scarred the nation’s land, poisoned its rivers, and left communities divided between survival and destruction. While the environmental damage is visible, the deeper crisis is in food security. Every acre lost to galamsey is an acre taken from farming; every polluted river is a broken lifeline for food production. Solving galamsey is not just about saving the environment—it is about saving Ghana’s ability to feed itself. But the path to a solution is not simple. The government faces a tangle…

…Tells mischievous Adom-Otchere to back off By Gifty Boateng A rare public intervention by National Democratic Congress (NDC) founding member Ato Ahwoi has reignited debate over internal party discipline and media influence, following attempts to float potential successors to President John Dramani Mahama less than a year into his second term.Speaking via phone on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana, Ahwoi issued a stern caution to party members and sympathisers, urging restraint in entertaining succession narratives until 2027 consistent with the party’s constitutional timeline for selecting a flagbearer. His comments were triggered by a televised discussion led by broadcaster Paul Adom-Otchere,…

Speaker’s Delay Casts Shadow Over L.I. 2462 Revocation The anticipated showdown over Ghana’s controversial mining regulation, Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, has been thrown into uncertainty following an abrupt decision by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to postpone the resumption of the House indefinitely. The move, announced via an official communiqué on 6 October, cited “circumstances beyond my control” but offered no further explanation—fueling speculation about internal tensions and procedural bottlenecks.The Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament was scheduled to reconvene on 14 October, with the revocation of L.I. 2462 expected to headline the legislative agenda. The…

By Kafui Agbleze Introduction Mining plays a crucial role in Ghana’s economy, but illegal mining widely referred to as galamsey poses serious threats to the environment, water bodies, and the rule of law. In response, Ghana has developed a comprehensive legal framework that criminalizes unlicensed mining activities. The high-profile case involving Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has intensified public interest in these laws. He is facing allegations of mining without a valid licence through his company, Akonta Mining Limited, and is accused of operating in a forest reserve and polluting the environment. This article explores the relevant…

 …But Needs $200K to Prove ItBy Prince Ahenkorah Ghana’s rivers may finally have a fighting chance against the toxic grip of galamsey if the government can cough up $200,000.That’s the urgent call from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Executive Director, Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, who says her team has discovered a game-changing copper-based “nano liquid” that can clean up the deadly mess left behind by illegal mining.“We’ve tested it. It works. It’s doable,” she told Joy News on Sunday, October 5. “There’s still hope. We’re in a technological age.”With over 60% of Ghana’s major rivers now poisoned by heavy metals…

Investigative Journalist Unpacks How Politicians Turned Forests Into Craters, and Water Into ‘Toxic Solution’ By Gifty Boateng The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) moral authority in the fight against illegal mining galamsey is under renewed scrutiny following explosive revelations by investigative journalist Erastus Asare Donkor. In a detailed exposé aired on Nhyira FM, Donkor accused senior NPP figures of orchestrating the earliest incursions into Ghana’s protected forest reserves, notably the Apamprama Forest, under military escort and without legal permits.The allegations, if substantiated, cast a long shadow over the party’s public posture on environmental protection and its calls for drastic measures—including a…

By Prince Ahenkorah The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is set to appear before the High Court in Accra today, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, to face galamsey-related charges. This follows his release on GH¢1 million bail with two sureties after he was interrogated by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service on Monday, October 6. According to reliable sources, at least three mining-related charges are expected to be leveled against him, including invasion of forest reserves and mining without a permit. Speaking to journalists, his…

By Prince Ahenkorah The political and legal fallout from the controversial ambulance procurement case deepened this week as former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame appeared before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Accra to respond to allegations of misconduct. The move followed a formal petition by Richard Jakpa, a National Security operative and third accused in the case, who claims Dame, a personal friend and former classmate of the Director General of the CID, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, attempted to fabricate evidence and influence his testimony.While Dame maintains his innocence, the spectacle outside the CID headquarters on Monday underscored the political…

The trial of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, begins today, Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The case follows his appearance before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service on Monday, October 6, 2025, after he complied with a directive from the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine. Chairman Wontumi is facing charges related to alleged illegal mining activities and mining without a licence, linked to Akonta Mining Limited — a company he reportedly owns. He was granted bail in the sum of…

The Ghana Chamber of Mines launched its annual Sustainability Month at the Lancaster City Hotel in Kumasi, marking yet another milestone in the industry’s quest to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship and social responsibility. The event, graced by members of the Chamber and industry leaders was led by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, who delivered a compelling call for responsible mining. “Mining has been the backbone of Ghana’s economy for over a century,” he noted. “But we are judged, not by ounces extracted, but by the quality of lives transformed.”…