Ghanaians on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, have poured scorn on the John Mahama-led government's flagship Blue Water initiative, aimed at fighting galamsey and restoring polluted water resources.
As part of the initiative, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, on March 17, 2025, announced the commencement of a four-week training program for the first batch of 460 Blue Water Guards, who will provide 24-hour monitoring and protection of the nation's water bodies.
The minister emphasized that the Blue Water Guards will serve as vigilant stewards, safeguarding water resources from the devastating effects of illegal mining.
He also revealed plans to train and deploy 2,000 guards nationwide in the coming months. "The call for urgent action has never been more pressing.
