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Home » Galamsey cases must be fast-tracked – Ken Ashigbey appeals to Judiciary

Galamsey cases must be fast-tracked – Ken Ashigbey appeals to Judiciary

johnmahamaBy johnmahamaJune 13, 2025 Ministerial News No Comments3 Mins Read
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Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey

The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Dr Ken Ashigbey, has urged members of the judiciary to expedite trials related to illegal mining, also known as galamsey, which continues to wreak havoc on Ghana’s environment.

Addressing a capacity-building workshop in Takoradi for Circuit Court Judges and Magistrates from the Western, Western North, and Central Regions, he stressed the need for swift judicial action to counter the growing environmental crisis.

The workshop, jointly organised by the Ghana Chamber of Mines and the Judicial Training Institute, aimed to strengthen judicial understanding of the legal frameworks governing mining. Dr Ashigbey called on judges and magistrates to treat mining-related offences with the seriousness they deserve.

“The devastating effects of galamsey are plain to see. Polluted rivers, devastated farmlands, severe health and medical predicaments, and shuttered communities, among others. We are at a critical juncture where the urgency of combating illegal mining cannot be overstated. It’s our collective responsibility to act swiftly and decisively,” he said.

He expressed concern over the slow pace of legal proceedings, which he argued undermines both environmental protection and public trust in the judiciary.

“Yet, justice often arrives too slowly, and in some cases, we don’t see the matter being adjudicated to serve as an effective deterrent.

“We, therefore, call on the judiciary to prioritise and expedite mining-related cases, especially those involving environmental degradation and breaches of licensing regulations.

“Justice delayed in this matter is not merely justice denied, but it’s national development destroyed and public confidence eroded,” Dr Ashigbey added.

He further noted that such engagements allow the judiciary to better understand the implications of illegal mining and refresh their knowledge of applicable laws.

The Chamber, he said, remains committed to supporting the judiciary through collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

The initiative, he stressed, forms part of broader efforts to build resilience within the legal system against environmental abuse.

Also speaking at the event, His Lordship Justice Tanko Amadu, a Justice of the Supreme Court and Director of the Judicial Training Institute, called on the courts situated within Ghana’s mineral-rich areas to play a central role in safeguarding the country’s natural wealth.

“The constitutional foundation against which Acts 703, 995, and 1036 must be applied. The constitutional imperative is clear: we are custodians of legal accountability in the extractive sector and stewards of justice where the rights of communities, the state, and private investors intersect,” he remarked.

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