Declare State of Emergency Over Galamsey Now – GRPS Tells Mahama

The Generational Rights Protection Society (GRPS) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to declare a state of emergency to tackle the escalating crisis of illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, in the country.

The group expressed frustration over the government’s perceived inaction in addressing the issue, despite highlighting the dangers of illegal mining. Okatakyie Mensah Afrifa, Convener of GRPS, emphasized that galamsey is a national issue that transcends political affiliations.

The GRPS is calling on all Ghanaians to join hands in demanding action from the government. Kwame Appiah Kubi, Convener of the group, highlighted the devastating impact of illegal mining on the environment, communities, and society as a whole.
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To press home their demands, the GRPS has planned a demonstration on Monday, April 28, 2025. The group is urging all Ghanaians to join them in demanding that the government takes concrete measures to address the galamsey menace.
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Quotes from GRPS leaders
“We need to come together and fight against illegal mining,” Okatakyie Mensah Afrifa emphasized. “Galamsey does not know NPP or NDC. If our water bodies are destroyed, we will all drink from them, regardless of our political color.” Kwame Appiah Kubi added that the practice is “eating away at every aspect of our society” and that urgent action is necessary to address the issue.