Speaking at the launch of the “Galamsey Ends Here” campaign on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the minister stressed that the fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey must transcend partisan politics. He stressed the importance of instilling environmental awareness, especially among young people, arguing that long-term behavioural change is key to ending illegal mining. We are coming after you – Armah-Kofi Buah tells galamseyers“We can only win this fight if we first look at ourselves as Ghanaians and change our attitudes,” he said. While acknowledging that mining is a legitimate economic activity, the Minister stressed that only responsible and sustainable practices will be supported. He called on all Ghanaians to support the “Galamsey Ends Here” campaign, expressing confidence that collective action can reverse the environmental damage caused by illegal mining.

Source: GhanaWeb March 18, 2026 04:30 UTC