Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey — civil society organization advocating stronger enforcement against illegal mining, disputing government progress claims.
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The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (CAGG) has called on the Office of the Attorney-General to investigate the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) over statements it claims encouraged artisanal miners to operate without licences, provided they avoid forest …
CAGG demands retraction, apology from GoldBod CEO over alleged illegal mining remarksJoy Online
Convener of the OneGhana Movement and Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, has accused individuals of exploiting public office to facilitate alleged fraud in the controversy surrounding visa applications linked to Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
World Cup visa scandal: People have leveraged public office to facilitate fraud – Senyo HosiJoy Online
Convener of the OneGhana Movement and Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi, has called for the controversy surrounding Ghana’s visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be addressed as a matter of constitutional compliance and accountability, rather …
World Cup visa scandal: Senyo Hosi says issue goes beyond calls for Sports Minister’s resignationJoy Online
Convener of the OneGhana Movement and Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi, has called for the controversy surrounding Ghana’s visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be treated as a test of constitutional accountability, rather than a debate over …
World Cup visa scandal: Senyo Hosi urges focus on constitutional accountabilityJoy Online
Convener of the OneGhana Movement and Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi says Ghana is nowhere near winning the fight against illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, arguing that the country has failed to achieve meaningful results despit …
Galamsey fight has failed; water quality shows we’re retrogressing – Senyo HosiJoy Online
Convener of the OneGhana Movement and Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi, has described illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, as an “endemic” problem that has become deeply entrenched in Ghana’s economic and social life. …
Galamsey has become a livelihood, an endemic problem – Senyo HosiJoy Online
… In July 2026, the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey challenged the government’s assessment of progress and argued that illegal mining remains widespread. …
From promises to poisoned rivers: The dangerous silence fueling Ghana’s escalating galamsey and environmental collapseThe Chronicle
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (CAGG) has disputed the government’s own assessment of its fight against illegal mining, accusing state institutions of applying enforcement unevenly across regions, and raising unverified allegations of corruption within the National Anti-Ill …
Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey disputes government assessment of illegal miningJoy Online
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (CAGG) has challenged the government’s assertion that the “era of impunity is over” in the fight against illegal mining (galamsey), insisting that persistent lawlessness across several mining hotspots demonstrates that the battle against galam …
CAGG rejects ‘era of impunity is over’ claim, calls for tougher anti-galamseyThe Chronicle
… These questions have become even more pertinent following a petition submitted earlier this year by the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey. …
Editorial: Is NPA Really Helping In Fighting Galamsey?The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has called on the Office of the Attorney-General to investigate the Ghana Gold Board CEO over statements it claims encouraged artisanal miners to operate without licences outside forest reserves and river bodies, arguing such remarks violate Ghana's mining laws and could undermine anti-galamsey efforts.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has called on the Office of the Attorney-General to investigate the Ghana Gold Board CEO over statements it claims encouraged artisanal miners to operate without licences outside forest reserves and river bodies, arguing such remarks violate Ghana's mining laws and could undermine anti-galamsey efforts.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Senyo Hosi has accused individuals of exploiting public office to facilitate alleged fraud in visa applications for Ghana's 2026 World Cup participation, stating that the focus should be on allegations that officials collected money from unsuspecting applicants rather than on which officials should resign. Reports indicate about US$623,000 was received from prospective travellers seeking visa and travel assistance.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Senyo Hosi has argued that the visa arrangements controversy for the 2026 FIFA World Cup should be treated as a constitutional compliance and accountability matter, going beyond calls for the Sports Minister's resignation. Hosi warned the issue has implications for Ghana's reputation and the principles of probity and rule of law in public administration.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Senyo Hosi, convener of OneGhana Movement, says Ghana's controversy over visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup should be treated as a test of constitutional accountability rather than a debate over the Sports Minister's resignation. He stressed that public officials must uphold principles of probity, accountability and compliance with the law, and that the matter had implications for the country's reputation and public trust.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Senyo Hosi, Convener of the OneGhana Movement and Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, says Ghana has failed to achieve meaningful results in combating illegal small-scale mining, with water quality showing the country is retrogressing. He notes that the estimated number of people involved in galamsey rose from about 14,000 to 14,500 in August 2024 to about 98,000 in August 2025.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Senyo Hosi, Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, says illegal small-scale mining has become so embedded in Ghana's economic and social fabric that enforcement alone cannot eliminate it. He notes galamsey attracts young people with financial returns reportedly ranging from GH¢3,000 to GH¢10,000 weekly, making it more lucrative than many formal employment options.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana faces a critical point in its battle against illegal mining, with rivers becoming increasingly polluted, forests degraded, and farmland disappearing. The article argues there is a growing disconnect between the Mahama-led NDC government's 2024 campaign promises to wage a "ruthless war" against illegal mining and the reality confronting communities today.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has rejected the government's assessment that "the era of impunity is over" in illegal mining, citing uneven regional enforcement and raising unverified allegations of corruption within NAIMOS. The Coalition credited government action on Achimota Forest Reserve protection and charges against the "Atronsu 5," but argued conditions in areas including the Eastern Region contradict claims of progress.
21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey disputes the government's assertion that the era of impunity is over in illegal mining, arguing that persistent lawlessness across mining hotspots and inconsistent enforcement demonstrate the battle remains unresolved. The coalition acknowledged progress by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources but insists that sustained, uniform enforcement across all regions and against all operators is needed to protect forests, rivers and mining communities.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle editorial expresses concern that state anti-galamsey pronouncements are not translating into meaningful action, as illegal mining continues openly in the Eastern Region, devastating cocoa farms and the Birim River despite official commitments to combat the practice.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →