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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, says corruption and poor political decisions are two of the biggest reasons Ghana is struggling to stop illegal mining, also known as galamsey.
Speaking at the Global Mining Summit in Accra on Monday, June 2, the Asantehene said these problems have weakened national efforts over the years, despite many attempts to stop the illegal activity.
He warned that the ongoing destruction of water bodies and forests due to illegal mining is putting Ghana’s environment and future at serious risk.
“We cannot allow the pollution of our water, the destruction of our forests, and the damage to our lands to continue,” he said. “Regulatory failures, political missteps, and corruption have made the fight against galamsey even harder.”
The Asantehene called for urgent and long-term action to deal with the issue and encouraged honest discussions about the best ways to fix the problem.
He also praised the government’s Gold for Oil (Gold4Oil) initiative, saying it could help grow the mining sector by attracting more investment and improving gold production.
“The introduction of Goldbod is a smart move that brings hope for the future of the mining industry,” he said. “It gives us a fresh push to tackle the challenges we face.”
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