A group led by editor of the ‘Hawk’ newspaper and activist Charles Mccarthy has vowed to publicly expose politicians and influential figures allegedly involved in illegal mining activities—commonly referred to as galamsey—across Ghana.
Speaking on Peace FM’s morning show on Monday, May 26, Mccarthy announced that the group will embark on a “name and shame” campaign to bring to light the individuals who are fueling the destruction of Ghana’s environment for personal gain.
He said, the campaign will commence on Tuesday, May 27, following a press conference scheduled for that morning. He indicated that the group has gathered what they describe as credible evidence linking several high-profile individuals to illegal mining operations.
“We are no longer going to sit quietly while our lands, rivers, and forests are destroyed. The people behind these crimes are not ghosts — they are known politicians and businessmen who think they are above the law,” Charles said during the radio interview.
He noted that the group’s goal is to create public awareness and pressure the appropriate authorities to take decisive action against illegal mining.
“If the government won’t act, we will. The public deserves to know who is responsible,” he added.
Illegal mining has been a longstanding issue in Ghana, with devastating consequences for the environment, particularly water bodies and farmlands. Despite multiple government crackdowns, the practice persists, often amid accusations of political interference and complicity.
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Charles called on Ghanaians, civil society groups, and the media to support their campaign and demand transparency and accountability from public officials.
“We will not stop until the truth is known and justice is served,” he declared.
The upcoming press conference is expected to reveal names, documents, and other forms of evidence the group claims to have compiled over the past several months.
