Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred A.

Bokpin, has criticised President John Mahama for failing to stop illegal mining, widely known as galamsey, within his first six months in office.

According to him, the President could have taken decisive actions against the menace, just as he has demonstrated in other sectors of the economy, but failed to do so, allowing the menace to fester and deepen its impact on the country. "Six months is too short, but you know what?

Six months has also been long enough for the president to demonstrate.