President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his government’s commitment to the fight against illegal mining, which has become a national threat.
He assured that the menace will be confronted decisively and without fear or favour, regardless of the individuals involved.
He noted that illegal mining has caused extensive destruction to rivers, forests, and farmlands across the country, prompting his administration to take decisive action against the menace.
Mr. Mahama reaffirmed this on Friday, January 30, 2026, during the graduation ceremony at the Ghana Military Academy at Teshie.
“Let me be clear, illegal mining will continue to be confronted decisively and without fear or favour,” he said.
President Mahama also underscored the government’s establishment of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAMOS), along with the rollout of other comprehensive strategies focused on strict law enforcement, public education, alternative livelihoods, technology, and strong institutional coordination.
According to him, the measures are already yielding results, with several forests and river bodies declared security zones and permanent military bases established to curb the practice.
The President reminded Ghanaians that although the government has not relented in its efforts against galamsey, he urged the public to join hands to succeed in fighting it.
“But this fight requires national unity, moral civic and generational duty and I called on all Ghanaians to stand together to restore and protect our land,” Mr. Mahama added.
