Mahama Engages Civil Society on Anti-Corruption and Reforms
Stakeholders highlight galamsey crisis and push for stronger government response
President John Dramani Mahama will hold a high-level meeting with civil society organizations at Jubilee House on Monday, March 30, 2026, to promote governance and institutional reforms.
Led by President Mahama, the meeting will address accountability, anti-corruption efforts, public sector efficiency, and citizen participation in development.
It is set to include major stakeholders such as the Catholic Bishops Conference of Ghana, the Office of the National Chief Imam, and IMANI Ghana.
Civil society groups plan to use this platform to press the government for concrete actions, especially regarding illegal mining, known as galamsey.
Awula Serwah, from the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, said the coalition will call for clear timelines and decisive steps to resolve the crisis.
“We hope the government will respond to our concerns today and provide timelines for action for instance, when will the DCE involved in the Joy exposé be dismissed? When will steps be taken to restore the River Ankobra and remove pollution from our water bodies? When will the Forestry Commission receive bulletproof vests? When will EI 144 be revoked?” she asked.
She emphasized the urgency, warning that delays could worsen environmental damage.
“We have several demands and want timelines for meeting them because we face an existential threat. We call on NAIMOS to be mobilized with resources to combat environmental terrorists, as time is running out,” she added.
This engagement aims to facilitate dialogue between the government and civil society, amid increasing calls for stronger action against illegal mining and broader governance reforms.
