President John Mahama has claimed that his administration has not issued a single mining license since taking office on January 7, 2025.
He was very emphatic while delivering his opening remarks at a media encounter on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
He declared that he remains committed to protecting Ghana’s forests.
“Let me be clear, since my administration resumed office, not a single license has been issued to any company to mine in our forest reserves.
“The repeal of Li 2462, is therefore intended just to crystallise in law what we have already demonstrated in practice, which is our commitment to protect these forest reserves.”
He outlined sweeping actions against illegal mining.
“A dedicated national task force is currently in place, actively combating the menace of illegal mining. As a result of their operations, hundreds of excavators, water pumps and other heavy equipments have been seized, disrupting the networks that have long exploited our lands and our rivers.”
President Mahama added that “Nine forest reserves have been successfully recovered from the grip of illegal miners, restoring these vital ecosystems under state protection.”
“Our tree for life initiative is being actively rolled out across the country targeting the restoration of lands degraded by legal mining activities.”
He further noted that his government will be accountable to the people saying “My friends understand that public accountability and the recovery of looted state resources are the top of your expectations from my government, and let me assure you, my fellow citizens, that we’ve not wavered in our commitment for even a moment, neither have we been complacent.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
