NPR's Richard Ahiagbah says illegal gold mining has gotten worse since John Mahama became president again. The party official blames Mahama for not stopping the mining that damages forests and rivers. Ahiagbah posted on social media Friday that the president should declare an emergency and cancel a law called L.I 2462. He thinks Mahama's campaign promises during past elections made the problem bigger. The NPP leader wants immediate action to protect Ghana's environment.
Kofi Bentil from IMANI Africa agrees that illegal mining is out of control under the new government. The policy expert wrote on social media Thursday that galamsey has become legal because officials refuse to change the rules. He pointed to the same law that environmental groups have criticized since 2022. Bentil predicted the government would never repeal the mining regulations. Both men blame the current administration for allowing miners to destroy natural resources without consequences.
Kofi Bentil from IMANI Africa agrees that illegal mining is out of control under the new government. The policy expert wrote on social media Thursday that galamsey has become legal because officials refuse to change the rules. He pointed to the same law that environmental groups have criticized since 2022. Bentil predicted the government would never repeal the mining regulations. Both men blame the current administration for allowing miners to destroy natural resources without consequences.
