CAGG rejects ‘era of impunity is over’ claim, calls for tougher anti-galamsey

Police, MMDAs urged to intensify enforcementThe coalition further criticised what it described as weak enforcement by sections of the Ghana Police Service, arguing that deploying more Blue Water Guards alone would not curb illegal mining unless reports received from the field resulted in swift enforcement action.

Forests still under threatDespite acknowledging efforts to clear illegal miners from forest reserve "red zones", the coalition said Ghana's forests remain under severe pressure from illegal mining.

The coalition questioned what it described as perceived selective enforcement in some regions and called on President John Dramani Mahama to ensure those implicated in illegal mining offences are investigated and prosecuted without fear or favour.