NDC Gov’t has failed woefully in fight against Galamsey- Nana Akomea declares
Former Managing Director of the State Transport Company (STC), Nana Akomea, has descended heavily on the government following what he describes as their woeful attempt to end the illegal mining activities, popularly referred to as galamsey.
Speaking on Tuesday Morning, September 23, 2025, during a panel discussion on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo morning show, Nana Akomea maintained that, the government of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), while in opposition, offered a myriad of solutions that could end illegal mining, but are currently running away from the same solutions they offered to the erstwhile Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo-led government.
Nana Akomea and President John Mahama
The issues of illegal mining activities have severely impacted Ghana’s environment, posing existential threats to the country’s ecosystem and human health. Over 60% of Ghana’s rich forest reserve has been depleted, with more than 100,000 acres of cocoa farms ruthlessly ruined, with Ghana risking its position as the second largest exporter of Cocoa following a drastic decline in the quality of cocoa.
There has been an increase in neurological disorders, kidney failures, and birth defects, largely caused by the dangerous chemical residues from galamsey activities.
Following the danger that lies ahead for all Ghanaians if the menace remains unchecked, pressure continues to mount on the President, John Dramani Mahama, to take decisive measures, including the declaration of a state of emergency.
However, President John Dramani declined the call, further describing it as unnecessary because the state has not fully utilised the resources available for the fight against galamsey.
Reacting to the President’s position, Nana Akomea said, “The government has done some highly commendable things, but for the fight against galamsey, they have failed woefully beyond comprehension. While they were in opposition, they showed us ways we could stop the galamsey activities. All the bigwigs in NDC proposed ways the galamsey menace could be stopped, which included the declaration of a state of emergency, a ban on mining, as well prosecuting Chinese expatriates who are involved in galamsey.
“President John Mahama even accused the former government of not having the political will. Ghanaians listened to your outburst and have handed over power to you. What is preventing you from exploring all the proposals you have for dealing with the menace? he quizzed. As the pressure continues to be mounted on the President, the question remains whether President John Dramani will finally declare a state of emergency and ban all forms of mining in the coming days. Source : Kobina Darlington/Peacefmonline.com
