President John Dramani Mahama is set to engage in a high-level discussion with civil society organizations at the Jubilee House on Monday, March 30, 2026, as part of initiatives aimed at enhancing governance and institutional reforms.
The meeting, organized by President Mahama, will concentrate on issues such as accountability, anti-corruption strategies, public sector efficiency, and the involvement of citizens in national development.
It is anticipated that key stakeholders will participate, including the Catholic Bishops Conference of Ghana, the Office of the National Chief Imam, and IMANI Ghana, among others.
Civil society organizations have indicated that they will utilize this platform to urge the government to take definitive action, particularly regarding illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey.
Awula Serwah, a representative of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, stated that the coalition will seek specific timelines and decisive measures to tackle the crisis.
“We are hopeful that during today’s meeting, the government will address some of the issues we have raised and potentially provide us with timelines for when certain actions will be taken. For instance, regarding the exposé by Joy, when will the DCE be removed from their position? Concerning the diversion of the River Ankobra, when can we expect to hear that it has been restored? When will all the chanfangs be eliminated from our water bodies? When will the Forestry Commission receive bulletproof vests? When will EI 144 be rescinded?” she remarked.
She emphasized the critical nature of the situation, cautioning that any delays could exacerbate the environmental crisis.
“We have outlined several demands and would like to receive timelines for when these requests will be fulfilled, as we are facing an existential threat. We want to know when NAIMOS will be summoned to request the necessary resources, and ensure they are provided with everything they need to combat the environmental terrorists, because, as I continually emphasize, time is of the essence,” she concluded.
The engagement is anticipated to act as a pivotal opportunity for discussion between the government and civil society, amid increasing demands for more robust measures against illegal mining and comprehensive governance reforms.
