The Interior Minister, Mubarak Muntaka Mohammed, has issued a clear directive to security agencies: arrest anyone attempting to obstruct anti-galamsey operations, regardless of their political connections. Addressing senior police officers at the 17th Regional Commanders’ Conference in Accra, Muntaka emphasized that no one is above the law.
“If anyone calls you to say I’ve asked that you should let go of this operation, please ensure that you arrest that person,” he declared. “If someone calls and claims to be me, let the CID take action and arrest that person.”
Muntaka’s comments aim to tackle the growing issue of powerful individuals shielding illegal mining activities under political patronage. “I will not send you into the forest only to call back and ask you to exempt someone. That will never come from me,” he stressed.
The minister’s directive signals a firm stance against galamsey and a commitment to enforcing the law without exceptions or excuses.
