One of Ghana's illustrious businessmen, Dr Kofi Amoah, has called on President John Dramani Mahama and the heads of all allied agencies tasked to investigate the ongoing Akonta Mining Limited versus Minerals Commission saga to go the long haul in exposing the perpetrators of the Forest destruction.
According to Dr Amoah, a pristine opportunity has arisen for the president to decisively deal with the galamsey menace, using the Akonta mining saga as a test case.
A few days ago, the government announced a revocation of the mining lease of Akonta Mining Company Limited following revelations of the company's deep involvement in illegal mining activities-commonly known as galamsey-within protected forest reserves.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Monday, April 21, 2025, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Armah-Kofi Buah, outlined findings from recent undercover investigations, which uncovered that Akonta Mining was operating unlawfully in forest reserves despite lacking the necessary permits.
