The President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr. Frank Serebour, has urged Ghanaians to utilize the ballot box as a means to hold politicians accountable in the battle against illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey.
He elaborated that the GMA has committed to combating galamsey to protect public health and alleviate preventable disease burdens.
Dr. Serebour noted that illegal mining remains widespread in many communities and argued that applying political pressure, rather than organizing strike actions, constitutes the most effective approach to addressing the issue.
In an interview with Citi News on Thursday, September 18, 2025, he stated that the GMA will enhance its advocacy and public mobilization efforts to demand tangible actions from political leaders.
“When the GMA requested political parties to declare their positions and sign a pact, we sought clarity on their stances. Some advocated for strike action, but strikes are not a sustainable solution. The only consequence that politicians fear is losing elections. My message is: if you do not combat this issue, we will remove you from office,” he asserted.
He further emphasized that although the GMA will continue to issue ultimatums and advocate for policy reforms, relying solely on strikes is insufficient to achieve sustainable change.
“We must continue to exert pressure. We will keep communicating and advocating,” he stressed.
