President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to meet leaders of civil society organisations (CSOs) at the Jubilee House on Friday, October 3, 2025, to discuss strategies for combating illegal mining.
A letter from the Office of the President, dated September 17, 2025, stated that the engagement, set to begin at 12:00 noon, will provide a platform for open and constructive dialogue between government and civil society.
The meeting aims to harness collective expertise, diverse perspectives, and actionable solutions to address the growing menace of illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey.
Invitations have been extended to a broad range of organisations, including the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Christian Council of Ghana, Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, Office of the Chief Imam, Ghana Muslim Mission, A Rocha Ghana, IMANI Ghana, Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Ghana Journalists Association, Ghana Bar Association, Amnesty International, and other faith-based, academic, and advocacy groups.
The invitation, signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, affirmed President Mahama’s commitment to working collaboratively with civil society to find lasting and inclusive solutions to illegal mining.
The engagement forms part of the government’s broader efforts to involve key stakeholders in addressing the social, environmental, and economic consequences of galamsey.
