President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the Cabinet has sanctioned the Public Tribunals Bill, a strategic initiative designed to expedite the prosecution of illegal mining (galamsey) cases throughout the nation.
The introduction of the Public Tribunals Bill, as articulated by the president, is anticipated to bolster the country’s determination to combat galamsey activities and reinforce the government’s dedication to environmental protection.
During a meeting with the Christian Council at Jubilee House on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the President stated that the new Bill will empower public tribunals to address galamsey-related offences, alleviating the burden such cases impose on the conventional court system and ensuring a more prompt and efficient delivery of justice.
According to President Mahama, this initiative is part of the government’s comprehensive efforts to mitigate environmental degradation and safeguard Ghana’s forests and water bodies from the detrimental impacts of illegal mining.
“What the Cabinet accomplished was the passage of the Public Tribunals Bill so that we can direct issues related to illegal mining to the public tribunals. They will adjudicate more swiftly and ensure that justice is visibly served,” he clarified.
“If this legislation is enacted, we will be able to process cases concerning illegal mining even more rapidly,” he further remarked.
