Ralph St Williams Makes U-Turn, Slams President Mahama for Failing To Fight Galamsey
- "Fix the Country" activist Ralph St Williams has expressed disappointment in President John Dramani Mahama over the fight against illegal mining (galamsey)
- In a video, he likened Mahama’s calm approach to that of the late President Atta Mills, insisting that Ghana needed tougher leadership to confront the crisis
- Ralph St Williams' criticism of the president stirred mixed reactions online, with many Ghanaians accusing him of being insincere in his criticism
- In an interview with YEN.com.gh, journalist Emmanuel Frimpong addressed the controversy over President Mahama's fight against galamsey
Controversial "Fix the Country" activist Ralph St Williams has slammed President John Dramani Mahama for failing to effectively tackle galamsey since assuming office.
Source: Facebook
Illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, has worsened in Ghana over the past few years, polluting numerous rivers and causing the destruction of acres of forest reserves.
Ralph St Williams led protests against the menace during the rule of the Akufo-Addo administration, and expressed hope that the National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by Mahama, would be able to tackle the issue
Below is a Facebook video of Ralph St Williams speaking about galamsey during the reign of Akufo-Addo.
Ralph St Williams slams Mahama over galamsey
In an interview with Captain Smart on Onua Maakye on October 7, 2025, the outspoken activist claimed that the president was acting in a ‘soft’ manner and had not implemented the harsh measures necessary to tackle galamsey.
Ralph St Williams compared Mahama's approach to tackling the national emergency to former President John Atta Mills, who was known for his calm personality, non-confrontational approach, and laid-back demeanour.
Atta Mills served as president from 2009 till his death in 2012, with his vice, John Mahama, ascending to office after his passing.
“After he became President, the first two months were spent attending church and thanking God. I don't know if it is because he was President Atta Mills' Vice, that some of the laid laid-back personality has rubbed off on him.” Ralph said.
He added that the fight against galamsey has had many casualties, including the victims of the August 6 helicopter crash, and needed to be taken seriously.
The TikTok video of Ralph St Williams slamming President Mahama is below.
Reactions to Ralph slamming Mahama over galamsey
YEN.com.gh has compiled some comments reacting to the video of Ralph St Williams slamming President Mahama over galamsey.
Naana_Franca🎀♥️💎 said:
"He wants to sound neutral but woboooowa. 🤣"
Finger05 wrote:
"The sad thing is his hometown, Dunkwa, is the headquarters of galamsey."
BossWill commented:
"We all know you're an NDC man. Stop pretending."
bra buju said:
"When did you notice that it is good to involve the kings. Just because your party is in power."
HENRY NUAMAH wrote:
"Omo mpo wasn't the right word."
Ghanaian journalist addresses Mahama's galamsey fight
In an interview with YEN.com.gh, journalist Emmanuel Frimpong said the NDC government's fight against galamsey has not gone as well as they hoped it would.
"In my view, the NDC underestimated the complexity of the issue while in opposition and is now realising that galamsey is deeply tied to broader economic realities, including unemployment and the heavy reliance on gold for foreign exchange. The challenge is not just environmental or legal, it is also about economic and political factors. With gold playing a crucial role in stabilising Ghana’s economy, striking a balance between regulation and revenue generation has proven far more difficult than it appeared from the outside. As a result, I will say this government is trying but can do far better," he added.
Source: Facebook
Ralph St Williams slams Ridge Hospital nurses
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Ralph St Williams slammed nurses at the Ridge Hospital in Accra over their alleged negligent behaviour.
In a viral video, he was seen arriving at the emergency ward of the facility with an injured companion and furiously accusing the nurses of watching patients suffer without taking action.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
