Declare a state of emergency in parts of the country affected by illegal mining – Coalition Against Galamsey to Mahama

20 million Ghanaians risk losing clean water due illegal mining

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAF) has warned that over 20 million Ghanaians may lose access to clean water due to the effect of illegal mining.

Declare a state of emergency in parts of the country affected by illegal mining – Coalition Against Galamsey to Mahama

The Coalition Against Galamsey is asking President John Mahama to declare a state of emergency in areas badly affected by illegal mining. According to the Convenor of the Coalition, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, the situation has gone beyond control and requires urgent action to save lives and protect the environment. He explained that the Constitution allows a state of emergency to be declared when the actions of criminals threaten essential resources …

Coalition Against Illegal Mining Renews Call for State of Emergency Over Galamsey Crisis

The Coalition Against Illegal Mining is intensifying its call for the government to declare a state of emergency in areas severely affected by illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The group describes the situation as a dire threat to livelihoods, public health, and national security. At a press conference held in Accra on Monday, the Coalition’s Convenor, Dr. Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, urged the government to act decisively and urgently to cu…