Eastern Region Communities Demand Justice as Galamsey Kingpin Destroys 80 Acres of Cocoa Farms in Atiwa West
SE community near Ekoso demands prosecution of illegal miner who has devastated over 80 acres of cocoa and food crops.
Ghana's anti-galamsey fight must prioritise victim protection, officials urge
Authorities call for integrated approach addressing human trafficking in illegal mining communities alongside environmental enforcement.
Taskforce raids illegal mining sites in Western Region, seizes over 100 machines
Joint operation by forest and wildlife authorities targets illegal mining across Cape Three Points Forest Reserve.
Chairman Wontumi appeals Samreboi illegal mining conviction, challenges High Court judgment
NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako has filed an appeal challenging his High Court conviction in the Samreboi illegal mining case.
Chairman Wontumi apologises to President Mahama, appeals for presidential clemency from 20-year prison sentence
Imprisoned NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako seeks presidential mercy after apologising to President Mahama for campaign remarks.
Ghana's Economic Growth Hollow Without Broad-Based Development, Expert Warns
Economic analyst argues Ghana's growth figures mask structural problems rooted in illegal mining dominance.
Wontumi's Legal Team Challenges 20-Year Prison Sentence as Disproportionate Punishment
Lead counsel for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako says the 20-year sentence for illegal mining is excessive and will be appealed.
Konongo Chief Links Miner's Death to River Oracle as Galamsey Fight Intensifies
Traditional leader warns illegal miners face spiritual consequences as Ghana battles environmental destruction from unregulated mining.
Wontumi's mining case is personal business, not NPP affair – Adomako Kissi argues
Former Anyaa-Sowutuom MP defends NPP Chairman, saying his mining activities should not reflect on the party.
Ashigbey demands justice on galamsey: Where are the other kingpins, he asks Mahama
Opposition figure Ken Ashigbey questions President Mahama's commitment to tackling illegal mining after Wontumi's sentencing.
Wontumi conviction sparks legal debate on landowner liability in Ghana
MP questions High Court ruling that found NPP chairman guilty in illegal mining case, citing concerns over property owner accountability.
NPP's Ashanti Chairman Wontumi Jailed 20 Years for Illegal Mining at Samreboi
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako faces two decades in prison and GHS 120,000 fine after conviction on 16 galamsey charges.