Rt. Rev. Opare Kwakye Rallies Ghanaians to Defeat Galamsey, Corruption

The 19th Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, has issued a strong call to action against illegal mining and corruption, describing them as two “demons” haunting Ghana. He made the remarks during the 87th Speech and Prize Giving Day of Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, on November 29, 2025, where outstanding staff and students were honoured.

Addressing the gathering, the Moderator expressed grave concern over the destructive impact of illegal mining on the nation. “One of the demons haunting Ghana is the demon of galamsey. It is destroying our water bodies and affecting the health of our people,” he said.

Rt. Rev. Dr. Opare Kwakye praised the academic excellence that PRESEC instills in its students, noting that Odadeɛ alumni have risen to influential positions across key national sectors. He therefore urged all PRESEC old students working within or connected to the mining industry to take responsibility in the national fight.
“I call on all Odadeɛs, wherever you are, especially those connected to the mining sector, to ensure that we do not just talk about galamsey but we crush it,” he stressed.

He further appealed to both public and private sector leaders to unite in confronting the illegal mining crisis. “We call on all actors in the industry to come together to crush galamsey to save the nation,” he added, expressing hope that committed leadership would apply the right measures to end the menace.

Turning his focus to corruption, the Moderator said the country’s inability to address the issue stems from political bias. “This demon, we are unable to deal with because we have agreed that it will be tackled based on the colour of our T-shirt,” he stated, referring to partisan affiliations. “If we all agree that no matter the colour of your political T-shirt we will come together to deal with corruption, we will save money and move forward as a country.”

He concluded by calling on all everyone to rise to the challenge and collaborate in confronting both illegal mining and corruption, emphasizing that collective action is essential to securing Ghana’s future.