Security officials accused of taking bribes from illegal miners, undermining galamsey fight

He also cited political interference and a lack of coordination among state agencies as factors hindering the effectiveness of anti-galamsey efforts. Adu Gyamfi stated that the increasing number of security teams operating at mining sites has led to confusion and opportunities for officials to demand money from illegal miners instead of enforcing the law. He specifically mentioned the involvement of units like the Anti-Robbery Unit of the Ghana Police Service in mining operations as an example of a disorganized approach.

Adu Gyamfi further claimed that some security officials, military personnel, and politicians have established their own task forces, which he alleged are being used for extortion. He believes that the lack of progress in the fight against illegal mining diminishes the significance of the eight lives lost in a helicopter crash during an anti-galamsey event on August 6, 2025. Adu Gyamfi urged authorities and the public to observe the situation in Kumasi to understand the reality of galamsey enforcement.