Blame current Gov’t for surge in Galamsey – NPP’s Kwame Owiredu

argued that the government must accept full esponsibility for the situation, pointing to the abandonment of the Community Mining Scheme introduced by the previous administration as a significant setback in efforts to formalise artisanal mining and curb illegal activities.

The Community Mining Scheme, introduced under the Akufo-Addo administration, sought to create formal opportunities for local miners within designated concessions, replacing unregulated activities.

Speaking on GHOne TV’s GHToday on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, he highlighted how the previous NPP administration launched the Community Mining Scheme with extensive public education campaigns to help communities understand the initiative.