Security Consultant Richard Kumadoe has argued that the Ghana Armed Forces have the strength and capacity to bring an end to illegal mining, popularly called galamsey, but political interference remains the greatest obstacle.
Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, August 16, 2025, Mr.
Kumadoe maintained that the military could resolve the challenge if given a free hand. "If you leave this operation in the hands of the military, they would have dealt with it in no time," he said.
He explained that contradictory political instructions undermine the confidence and effectiveness of law enforcement. "We as law enforcement officers see politicians and civilians as people who want to play hide and seek.
