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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has acknowledged the significant political and personal consequences of his administration’s battle against illegal mining, also known as galamsey, during his presidency.
In his final State of the Nation Address to Parliament on January 3, 2025, the President admitted that the fight against galamsey had considerable political repercussions, notably leading to the loss of several parliamentary seats for his party in the 2020 elections. He noted that this loss ultimately influenced the composition of the eighth Parliament, which in turn affected the implementation of his policy agenda and had a substantial impact on his second term as President.
“The fight against galamsey led to the loss of several parliamentary seats by my party in the 2020 elections, which ultimately influenced the composition of the eighth Parliament. This, in turn, affected the implementation of my policy agenda and had a significant impact on my second term as President,” President Akufo-Addo stated.
Despite these challenges, the President expressed optimism about the growing support for the government’s anti-galamsey efforts, particularly as the 2024 elections approach. He welcomed the renewed commitment to the cause, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance in protecting the country’s natural resources.
“I welcome the many loud converts to the fight against Galamsey that suddenly appeared in the run-up to the 2024 elections, and I pray that more and more of us get to embrace the need for the protection of our lands and waterbodies,” he remarked.
President Akufo-Addo also underscored the importance of responsible mineral extraction, stressing that such efforts are crucial for safeguarding the environment and benefiting future generations.
“We owe it to future generations of Ghanaians to extract our minerals in a manner that protects our lands and waterbodies,” he urged.
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