Interior Minister Mubarak Muntaka Mohammed addressed security forces at the Regional Commanders Conference in Accra on Friday. The minister directed law enforcement to arrest individuals who attempt to obstruct illegal mining operations regardless of their political connections. Mohammed instructed police leadership to treat any calls requesting the release of suspects as criminal interference. Security agencies received orders to detain anyone claiming ministerial authority to halt anti-galamsey efforts.
The directive emerges during widespread concerns about political protection of illegal miners across Ghana. Mohammed emphasized that he would never contact officers to exempt specific individuals from enforcement actions. Political figures have reportedly shielded mining operators from prosecution in affected communities. The minister's statements represent government efforts to restore public confidence in anti-illegal mining campaigns. Law enforcement agencies must proceed with operations without fear of political pressure according to the new guidelines.
The directive emerges during widespread concerns about political protection of illegal miners across Ghana. Mohammed emphasized that he would never contact officers to exempt specific individuals from enforcement actions. Political figures have reportedly shielded mining operators from prosecution in affected communities. The minister's statements represent government efforts to restore public confidence in anti-illegal mining campaigns. Law enforcement agencies must proceed with operations without fear of political pressure according to the new guidelines.
