Galamsey's Grip: Powerful Players Hinder Ghana's Fight Against Illegal Mining

Galamsey in Ghana: A Persistent Challenge Illegal mining, known as galamsey, continues to devastate Ghana's environment and economy. A recent video featuring Issah Fuseini, a member of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) communications team, highlights the difficulties in combating this issue. Fuseini argues that the presence of influential figures involved in galamsey undermines efforts to stop it. "Galamsey cannot be stopped when the real galamseyers are in the Jubilee House now," Fuseini states in the video, referring to the presidential office. He suggests that the government's approach to tackling galamsey is flawed, focusing on arresting smaller players rather than addressing the root causes and powerful figures involved. The video, a short excerpt from a longer interview, raises serious concerns about corruption and the need for stronger measures to protect Ghana's natural resources. Further investigation is needed to verify the claims made and determine the extent of the problem. Independent verification of the claims made in the video would be crucial for a balanced and accurate report.