President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has reiterated the association's firm stance against illegal mining, urging the government to take decisive action to combat the menace.
Speaking at a news conference held at the Ghana International Press Centre on March 13, 2025, he emphasized the need for strict enforcement of mining laws while calling on journalists to play their part in preserving Ghana's heritage. "Ladies and gentlemen, the galamsey menace is still with us.
Our forest reserves, water bodies, and farmlands are being destroyed and degraded with reckless abandon, all in the name of gold mining. "In the mining communities, law and order are crumbling under the weight of impunity, with associated human rights abuses, adverse and forced possession of individual lands and farms while the decentralized administrative arms of government and traditional authorities seem to be helpless," he said.
He commended the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for its commitment to addressing the threats posed by illegal mining but urged continued vigilance. "The GJA commends the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for its statement on the attacks on journalists and its assurance of working to check illegal mining and support for journalists to continue shedding light on the illegal mining activities.
