Galamsey: National House of Chiefs President rejects calls for mining ban

Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, President of the National House of Chiefs, has rejected calls for a total ban on all mining activities in Ghana, advocating instead for stricter regulations to promote responsible mining.

While acknowledging the negative impact of illegal mining (galamsey), he emphasized that mining significantly contributes to the economy and provides vital employment, especially for the youth.

He argued that a blanket ban would cause job losses and stressed the importance of the Minerals Commission in regulating mining activities.

He called for a focus on responsible practices rather than halting mining entirely.