A former NPP parliamentary aspirant for the Subin Constituency, Joseph Boakye Danquah, has strongly refuted the argument that an absolute ban on illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as 'galamsey,' would severely impact a section of Ghanaians dependent on it for their livelihood.
In an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb in June 2025, the former NPP politician and tax accountant asserted that the environmental and societal damage caused by galamsey far outweighs any perceived benefits.
He urged the government to implement extreme measures to curb the menace.
Danquah vehemently rejected the notion that it would be unfair to vigorously clamp down on illegal mining without first providing alternative livelihood options for those involved. "Galamsey has become an existential threat to Ghana.
