Businessman and policy advocate Senyo Hosi has cautioned that Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, will remain futile unless the root causes of the activity are properly addressed.
Speaking on the ongoing national debate over the operations of GoldBod and the broader galamsey menace, Hosi noted that focusing on individuals or companies misses the fundamental problem.
“Gold will always have a buyer. Whether you have GoldBod or no GoldBod, there will still be galamsey if we don’t deal with galamsey,” he stated.
He emphasized that as long as global demand for gold remains high and local economic conditions drive people into illegal mining, punitive measures alone will not end the practice.
Hosi called for systemic reforms, including stronger community engagement, better enforcement of mining regulations, and the creation of sustainable alternative livelihoods for young people in mining communities.
“The issue is not about who is buying the gold. It is about why people keep mining illegally. Until we fix that, the problem will simply mutate,” he added.
His remarks add to the growing call for depoliticizing the galamsey fight and adopting a coordinated, long-term strategy that balances environmental protection with economic opportunity.
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