Prophet Badu Kobi Backs Sammy Gyamfi on Roadside Galamsey Comments

Prophet Badu Kobi, founder of Glorious Wave Ministry International, has thrown his support behind Sammy Gyamfi over his comments on roadside galamsey. Preaching in his church, the prophet stated that God does not hate galamsey, arguing that God supports people who work to earn a living. According to a report by the BBC Ghana, his remarks have added a new dimension to the ongoing national debate about illegal mining and its impact on Ghana.

In his sermon, Prophet Badu Kobi cited 2 Thessalonians 3:10 from the Bible to support his argument: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.” He used the scripture to frame galamsey as a form of labor undertaken by people seeking to make a living, suggesting that the activity should be viewed through the lens of human need rather than outright condemnation.

His comments come amid heightened national discourse over galamsey, which has been widely criticized for its devastating environmental consequences, including polluted water bodies, degraded land, and health risks. The debate has drawn in political figures, traditional leaders, and religious voices, each offering different perspectives on how to address the crisis while balancing environmental protection with livelihoods.

Prophet Badu Kobi’s support for Sammy Gyamfi positions him within a camp that emphasizes the economic motivations behind galamsey and the need for more nuanced solutions. His argument that God supports those who work to earn a living challenges the moral framing often used by anti-galamsey campaigners, who view the practice as destructive and unlawful.

The prophet’s intervention is likely to spark further discussion among Ghanaians, particularly within religious and political circles. As the country grapples with the galamsey menace, the competing narratives highlight the complexity of the issue and the difficulty of finding solutions that address both environmental sustainability and the economic realities faced by many communities.