- Government to station permanent military in 44 galamsey-affected areas.
- Continuous protection will also extend to all rivers nationwide.
- Previous operations were temporary and allowed illegal mining to resume.
- The strategy is aimed at long-term environmental conservation and resource protection.
Ghana’s government is taking a more aggressive stance against illegal mining, popularly called galamsey, by establishing a permanent military presence in affected regions. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese and Minister of State overseeing Government Communications, explained that unlike prior operations—where security forces would clear sites temporarily—the new plan will ensure continuous enforcement.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face program on September 16, Ofosu confirmed that 44 areas heavily affected by galamsey will now have stationed military personnel. In addition, all of Ghana’s rivers will receive ongoing protection to prevent further environmental damage caused by illegal mining.
This long-term deployment is part of the government’s broader strategy to curb galamsey, preserve water bodies, and protect the nation’s natural resources from further degradation.
