The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has criticised President John Dramani Mahama’s administration over what it describes as a worsening illegal mining crisis one year into his presidency, warning that galamsey has reached emergency proportions.
In a statement issued in January 2026 to mark the first year of Mahama’s tenure, CDM said illegal mining remains unresolved and has visibly intensified, causing severe contamination of major water bodies that supply drinking water to millions of Ghanaians.
The group also expressed concern over growing evidence that farm produce is now contaminated with heavy metals, posing serious public health risks and threatening national food security.
According to CDM, both farmers and consumers face long-term dangers if the trend is not urgently addressed.
“The lack of decisive, transparent, and sustained government action against galamsey represents a grave leadership failure,” the statement said, adding that environmental destruction under the current administration undermines claims of responsible governance.
CDM concluded that a government that fails to protect land, water, and food systems cannot credibly claim to safeguard the future of its citizens, urging President Mahama to take bold and immediate action.
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