727 On trial for galamsey — A-G

A total of 727 individuals are currently standing trial across the country over their alleged involvement in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, the Attorney-General (A-G) and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has disclosed. According to the A-G, the 727 individuals were involved in 117 cases pending before various High Courts and Circuit Courts. […]

Missing excavators: Police probe Frimpong-Boateng’s allegations

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed the Ghana Police Service to commence investigations into allegations made by a former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, concerning the engagement of some New Patriotic Party (NPP) bigwigs in illegal mining activities, popularly  known as “galamsey”. The President gave the directive last week, and […]

Chiefs commend Mamponghene for stance against illegal mining in the traditional area

Sub chiefs of Asante-Mampong Traditional Area have commended Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, the Paramount Chief of the Asante-Mampong and the Occupant of the Silver Stool of Asanteman for mooting the idea not to entertain illegal mining (galamsay) in the traditional area. The commendation was made by the Gyaasehene, Nana Boakye-Yiadom Atonsa on behalf of the […]

Galamsey claims: Government to refer Captain Smart, Onua TV to NMC

The government says it would refer a broadcast by Onua TV which claimed that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was involved in illegal mining (galamsey) to the National Media Commission (NMC). In a statement signed by the Deputy Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, the government said the “unethical” publication by broadcaster Godsbrain Smart today (October […]