Call for Galamsey ban: Organised labour reiterates position to government
This call was reiterated during a meeting on September 17, 2024, with the president's ad-hoc inter-ministerial committee to address the illegal mining crisis.
Organised Labour has once again called for an immediate halt to illegal mining activities, known as galamsey, throughout Ghana.
This call was reiterated during a meeting on September 17, 2024, with the president's ad-hoc inter-ministerial committee to address the illegal mining crisis.
The committee was established to collaborate with key stakeholders and devise solutions to combat the widespread environmental destruction and social disruption caused by galamsey.
Organised Labour remains firm in its demand for meaningful and long-term solutions to the galamsey issue.
The group has warned that, should the government fail to meet their demands by the end of September, they will take actions that could adversely affect the government's interests.
The organisation has underscored its commitment to resolving the galamsey crisis and is prepared to intensify its actions if necessary.
“In light of the severity of the situation, Organised Labour presented additional demands, including: 1. The revocation of the Forest (Cessation of Forest Reserve) (Amendment) Instrument, 2023 (Ε.Ι. 234) 2. All political parties to commit to a ban on galamsey through a formal agreement.”
The government acknowledged these proposals but requested more time to consult other stakeholders in order to create a comprehensive plan to address the illegal mining problem. They also assured that they would provide a response to Organised Labour's demands within a week.
