Young Ladies Engaged in Galamsey Boast About Work: "We Won't Stop Even If You Give Us GH₵50K"

• A video of two young Ghanaian ladies involved in illegal mining activities has emerged online, sparking outrage
• The young ladies were emphatic about their resolve of not ever stopping 'galamsey' despite the many calls
• Coming amid a national campaign to get the government to stop 'galamsey', many have lambasted the young ladies

Amid a massive call to end illegal mining in Ghana, two young ladies have sparked outrage with their boasting about galamsey.

In the video sighted on Facebook by YEN.com.gh, the two ladies were seen looking dirty but also excited while working at a site.

Moments into the video, the ladies indicated that they were not going to stop their galamsey activities for any reason.

"You people say we should stop, but we will not stop until death. Once we know we will get money, we will do it. We are ladies who do galamsey and we do it ourselves. Try and come and ask me to go and vote... Even if you give me 500 million (GH₵50,000), we will still come back to do it," they said.

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Watch the video as shared on Facebook below:

Galamsey is responsible for the destruction of the Ghanaian environment and also contributes to water scarcity and crop shortages, per All Africa.

Efforts to counter illegal mining started in the late 1980s with the introduction of the Small-scale Gold Mining Act, although the scourge is still rampant.

As YEN.com.gh also reported, Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame urged citizens to avoid politicising what has been a long-term galamsey problem.

Ghanaians react to galamsey ladies' video

The video of the girls triggered mixed reactions from online users. Coming on the back of a campaign to get galamsey banned in Ghana, many people were angered by the bold statements made by the young ladies.

Berikisu Quardey said:

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"Don't stop kraaa po will be on auntie Naa show appealing for funds to cure your kidney and liver."

Nana Kofi said:

"This is actually the reality but people think politics is the solution."

SON OF MAN said:

"These people are bolded because the politicians have allowed it. Those who destroyed our resources much shall suffer the consequences much."

Nana Kojo Darko said:

"Do you think these girls have the capital so but machines for Galamsey? who are the people funding the machines. Politicians."

Alan Kyerematen wants harsher galamsey punishments

YEN.com.gh also reported that a presidential candidate has called for life sentences on any people caught engaging in illegal mining.

The Alliance for Revolutionary Change's Alan Kyerematen said harsher sentences were needed to deter those involved in galamsey.

Speaking at an Institute of Economic Affairs event in Accra on October 1, 2024, the politician said a 10-year prison term was too kind.

Source: YEN.com.gh