The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) has issued a strong call to government for the immediate arrest and prosecution of directors of Akonta Mining Ltd and culpable government officials over their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities that have caused extensive environmental damage.
In a press statement released Sunday, May 18, 2025, the coalition expressed deep disappointment over what it described as the government's "copious failure" to act on well-documented evidence of illegal mining by Akonta Mining Ltd since 2022.
The group cited the pollution of major water bodies like the Tano River, and the destruction of the Tano Nmiri Forest Reserve as clear examples of the environmental devastation caused by the company.
GCAG pointed to a documentary released by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources which detailed the extent of the damage caused by Akonta Mining.
