Investigative journalist, , has criticised the John Dramani Mahama government over its decision not to prosecute Chinese nationals arrested during illegal mining raids.
According to Awuni, the government's stance on Chinese citizens undermines the fight against galamsey and has worsened the situation.
Speaking at the Anatomy of Returnee Presidency series on Friday, May 9, 2025, he said; "It is even worse now that the government has made it a policy not to prosecute the Chinese.
I'm saying Chinese because they are the foreigners who are often asked to go home peacefully.
