A former CEO of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Senyo Hosi
A former CEO of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Senyo Hosi has called on President Mahama to take a decisive action against the growing menace of illegal mining, locally referred to as galamsey.
He emphasised the urgency of the issue following reports of armed illegal miners attacking security personnel, adding that such situations pose a national security threat.
“Galamsey must be dealt with very ruthlessly because you have armed galamseyers shooting at security officers. We are a failing state, and the President must take this matter, hold the bull by the horns, and not fail us,” he said during a discussion on TV3’s KeyPoints on April 19, 2025.
He further expressed concern about the proliferation of foreign-led illegal mining communities within Ghana, labelling their presence as a national disgrace.
He challenged state authorities especially security entities, to explain how such enclaves manage to thrive under their watch.
“It is very scary that foreigners can infiltrate our country, create a community and their own community, and it is a disgrace. Investigate why national security allowed this to “It is a national security issue, are we really safe as a country that we actually have foreign nationals create their own communities?
“This is a very established community, totally unmapped, it is very scary. I think Ghanaians should be very concerned about what is going on,” he urged.
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