Miracles Aboagye to Expose Top Officials Over Galamsey Involvement

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has indicated that he will soon disclose names of senior individuals he claims are involved in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, April 29, he alleged that persons closely linked to the current administration are actively engaged in the illegal activity, raising concerns about possible political complicity in the sector.

Mr. Aboagye stated that his claims are based on firsthand observations, describing what he sees as widespread impunity within the galamsey space. He argued that the scale of operations and the apparent lack of enforcement point to deeper systemic challenges.

He also questioned how authorities are handling excavators brought into the country, alleging that rather than being effectively monitored, the machines are being returned to operators without proper accountability.

According to him, the environmental impact of illegal mining is worsening, with several river bodies across the country either heavily polluted or no longer flowing, posing risks to livelihoods and water security.

Mr. Aboagye further accused the government of placing short-term financial benefits above the long-term well-being of the country, a claim likely to intensify political debate around efforts to combat galamsey.

“I will, in the next few days, mention senior members, very top, top officials, who are close to this government and are actively operating in the galamsey space in this country. Our river bodies are dying; some are no longer flowing, and others have virtually come to a standstill, simply because of this government’s actions,” he said.