The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has cautioned that persistent interference from influential individuals—especially traditional authorities and political actors—is weakening Ghana’s fight against illegal mining.
Speaking at a stakeholder engagement in Sekondi on Sunday, December 7, the Deputy Director of Operations at NAIMOS, Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Satekla, stated that although the secretariat is committed to curbing galamsey, the actions of some chiefs, politicians, and other powerful individuals continue to obstruct enforcement efforts.