During the 2025 May Day celebrations at the Independence Square in Accra, Organised Labour expressed its disappointment over the worsening galamsey (illegal mining) situation under the current administration of President John Dramani Mahama.
In a direct address to the President, Organised Labour representatives raised concerns about the escalating destruction of the environment, including the continued degradation of forests and water bodies due to galamsey activities.
They emphasized that, despite the government's efforts, the menace is worsening five months into the President's reign. "We in Organised Labour are surprised that, five months into your reign, the galamsey menace is getting worse," a representative from Organised Labour stated. "The destruction of our environment, including our forests and water bodies, is increasing with rapidity." The group called on the President to provide stronger leadership in tackling the issue, emphasizing the need for urgent, decisive action to stop illegal mining activities that continue to devastate Ghana's natural resources. "We expect your government to immediately revoke, not amend, the legislative instrument," Organised Labour added, referring to the previous move by former President Mahama's administration to suspend the legislative instrument LI 2462, which governs the operations of the mining sector.
The labour group also reminded President Mahama that Organised Labour holds a letter from his predecessor, which explicitly suspends the instrument in a bid to curb the worsening impact of galamsey on the environment.
