St Sark blasts President Mahama's 'inaction' on galamsey

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AyyBeeCee 1 month ago

What do you mean by 'a disappointed spiritual leader'?

What do you mean by 'a disappointed spiritual leader'?
Kay 1 month ago

Yes President John Dramani Mahama is shielding and protecting the Evil Ones in our society. Not only is he protecting Galamseyers, but look at his appointees with Fake Certificates, Kevin Taylor and his staff at Jubilee House ...
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Yes President John Dramani Mahama is shielding and protecting the Evil Ones in our society. Not only is he protecting Galamseyers, but look at his appointees with Fake Certificates, Kevin Taylor and his staff at Jubilee House.
JACK TORONTO 1 month ago

People with fake certificates doing the rightful are better than the THIEVES packed in the previous administration. Do you know the meaning of a state of emergency?

People with fake certificates doing the rightful are better than the THIEVES packed in the previous administration. Do you know the meaning of a state of emergency?
prophet mohammed was a sick dog 1 month ago

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Karikakchar 1 month ago

We need to get real, stop the insults and tackle this menace in reality. There are a lot of data thrown around: 4 million miners, 15 million farmers and all sorts of data. What's the basis let's move faster there's no time!

We need to get real, stop the insults and tackle this menace in reality. There are a lot of data thrown around: 4 million miners, 15 million farmers and all sorts of data. What's the basis let's move faster there's no time!
Acheampong 1 month ago

Can he so sark can tell Nana addo they he talking prez Mahama? This ashianti guys need malaria doctor

Can he so sark can tell Nana addo they he talking prez Mahama? This ashianti guys need malaria doctor
ASEMPA 1 month ago

Does your comment make sense to you let alone readers.

Does your comment make sense to you let alone readers.
FOOL GO AND ASK NANA ADDO. 8 YEARS NPP UNDER NPP YOU SAID NOTHING 1 month ago

NANA ADDO AND NPP DESTROYED EVERYTHING IN 8 YEARS BUT YOU SAID NOTHING. KWASEATO

NANA ADDO AND NPP DESTROYED EVERYTHING IN 8 YEARS BUT YOU SAID NOTHING. KWASEATO
Apex 1 month ago

That is why they were voted out.Stop the deflection and think critically

That is why they were voted out.Stop the deflection and think critically
Gifty Oware 1 month ago

This pastor is a fool. Rogue. I Swear he is calculating what he will reap from offerings that day and nothing else. Attention seeker. Please fellow Ghanaians don't respect this fool okay?

This pastor is a fool. Rogue. I Swear he is calculating what he will reap from offerings that day and nothing else. Attention seeker. Please fellow Ghanaians don't respect this fool okay?
K Poku-London-UK 1 month ago

Are you MAD? NPP Akyem Abuakwa Akuffo Addo government started galamsey for 8 years. NPP issued mining licences to NPP Kingpins like Womtumi to destroy OUR WATER BODIES-YELLOW COLOUR RIVERS And decimate our FOREST RESERVES- Wh ...
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Are you MAD? NPP Akyem Abuakwa Akuffo Addo government started galamsey for 8 years. NPP issued mining licences to NPP Kingpins like Womtumi to destroy OUR WATER BODIES-YELLOW COLOUR RIVERS And decimate our FOREST RESERVES- What DID YOU DO for the 8 YEARS of the NPP Government and you are NOW attacking NDC Mahama 9 months government. BE OBJECTIVE- YOU ARE BEING PARTISAN. You are a LIAR
TRUTH 1 month ago

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THE PRESIDENT HAS FAILED? YOU ARE TALKING AS IF YOU ARE ABLE TO MANAGE YOUR CHURCH? DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF STATE OF EMERGENCY (SOE)????
LET ME EDUCATE YOU SINCE YOU LACK KNOWLEDGE.

A Multi-Fa ...
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WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THE PRESIDENT HAS FAILED? YOU ARE TALKING AS IF YOU ARE ABLE TO MANAGE YOUR CHURCH? DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF STATE OF EMERGENCY (SOE)????
LET ME EDUCATE YOU SINCE YOU LACK KNOWLEDGE.

A Multi-Faceted Strategy is the Real Answer

Declaring a state of emergency is a tactical tool, not a strategic solution. It could provide a temporary respite to halt the most egregious activities, but it will fail if not embedded within a comprehensive, long-term plan.

The real answer lies in a sustained, multi-pronged approach that addresses the root causes:

1. Robust Law Enforcement and Justice Reform (Without a Full SOE): This means strengthening the police and judiciary to investigate, prosecute, and convict the "big fish"—the financiers and sponsors—not just the impoverished diggers. This requires political will to tackle corruption at all levels.
2. Creation of Viable Alternative Livelihoods: The government must invest in rural economies. This includes promoting sustainable agriculture, vocational training, and supporting legitimate small-scale mining through community mining schemes with strict environmental oversight.
3. National Dialogue and Environmental Education: Treating this as a national crisis requires buy-in from all citizens. A massive public education campaign on the long-term costs of galamsey (poisoned water, health issues, loss of farmland) is essential to shift social norms.
4. Technological Surveillance: Use drones, satellite imagery, and geospatial technology to monitor forests and river bodies in real-time, making it harder for illegal activities to go undetected.
5. Strengthening Land and Resource Governance: Reforming the licensing and regulatory framework for the mining sector to make it more transparent and less susceptible to corruption is crucial.
TRUTH 1 month ago

SO PEOPLE ARE CALLING THE PRESIDENT TO DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY, YOU ST. SARK OR WHATEVER YOU CALL YOURSELF IS ALSO FOOLISHLY ASKING THE PRESIDENT TO DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY. DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF STATE OF E ...
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SO PEOPLE ARE CALLING THE PRESIDENT TO DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY, YOU ST. SARK OR WHATEVER YOU CALL YOURSELF IS ALSO FOOLISHLY ASKING THE PRESIDENT TO DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY. DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF STATE OF EMERGENCY?????

While the frustration and anger driving calls for a state of emergency are completely understandable, it is a blunt instrument for a complex problem. It might offer a short-term show of force, but it risks ignoring the disease while treating the symptoms and could create new problems of its own.

The more difficult, yet ultimately more effective, path is the unglamorous work of governance: fighting corruption, creating economic opportunities, and building robust institutions. A time-limited, geographically targeted SOE could be justified as an initial shock to break the back of major networks, but only if it is immediately followed by the comprehensive socio-economic and governance reforms outlined above. Otherwise, it will be just another chapter in Ghana's long and frustrating battle with galamsey.
TRUTH 1 month ago

STATE OF EMERGENCY (SOE)

1. Addresses Symptoms, Not Causes:
An SOE is a security solution for a problem that is fundamentally economic, social, and political.
· Economic Drivers: For many rural youth, galamsey is ...
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STATE OF EMERGENCY (SOE)

1. Addresses Symptoms, Not Causes:
An SOE is a security solution for a problem that is fundamentally economic, social, and political.
· Economic Drivers: For many rural youth, galamsey is one of the few lucrative sources of income. A military crackdown doesn't create alternative livelihoods.
· Political Corruption: The galamsey economy is deeply entwined with corruption, involving local chiefs, police, politicians, and even government officials. An SOE does not root out this high-level complicity; it might even temporarily shield it under the guise of "security operations."
2. Risk of Human Rights Abuses: Granting sweeping powers to security forces in a volatile environment can lead to extrajudicial actions, violence against civilians, and the abuse of power, further alienating local communities whose support is crucial for a lasting solution.
3. Unsustainability and "Whack-a-Mole": Military operations are expensive and cannot be maintained indefinitely. History has shown that once the military is withdrawn, the miners often return. This creates a cycle of crackdown and resurgence without achieving permanent results.
4. Potential for Misuse: Declaring an SOE is a drastic measure that could be exploited for political purposes, consolidating power in ways that are detrimental to democracy, even if that is not the initial intent.
One more 1 month ago

President Mahama is doing well against galamsey then your former npp President Akufo Ado. Your criticism is baseless Mr pastor, where were you then?

President Mahama is doing well against galamsey then your former npp President Akufo Ado. Your criticism is baseless Mr pastor, where were you then?
N 1 month ago

When are you going to allow that Oldman to have his quiet retirement? Can't you make your comment without Akuffo Addo?

When are you going to allow that Oldman to have his quiet retirement? Can't you make your comment without Akuffo Addo?
Nii 1 month ago

Good jab straight uppercut to the Propagandist President

Good jab straight uppercut to the Propagandist President
ASEMPA 1 month ago

Hypocritic and idiotic fool always writing rubbish. What ur wicked and corrupt old fool used 8 years to destroy you expect someone to use less than a year to fix rubbish.

Hypocritic and idiotic fool always writing rubbish. What ur wicked and corrupt old fool used 8 years to destroy you expect someone to use less than a year to fix rubbish.
Ken 1 month ago

Hypocrite, u now have the mouth to talk because your government is out of power

Hypocrite, u now have the mouth to talk because your government is out of power
Sammy 1 month ago

So the forest and river bodies must be destroyed? Little minds

So the forest and river bodies must be destroyed? Little minds
NANA OTU AYEW 1 month ago

Suddenly people get the BUCH to criticism .

Suddenly people get the BUCH to criticism .
KingVasco 1 month ago

Look at this myopic disappointed spiritual leader too

Look at this myopic disappointed spiritual leader too
Useless and myopic thinking 1 month ago

You got a microphone also YOU CAN DECLARE yourself

You got a microphone also YOU CAN DECLARE yourself
Wilcox 1 month ago

Wearing white doesnt make a dirty dog clean.

Wearing white doesnt make a dirty dog clean.
ASEMPA 1 month ago

For 8 good years we never heard of this stupid charlatan called whatever his useless name is. The devastation of our water bodies and forest reserves were unprecidented during the previous regime, you never opened your filthy ...
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For 8 good years we never heard of this stupid charlatan called whatever his useless name is. The devastation of our water bodies and forest reserves were unprecidented during the previous regime, you never opened your filthy mouth to talk and now you have the guts to criticise a government of less than a year who is doing his best to put things right. Better go to your village and educate them to stop galamsey. Every lazy fool and thief is a pastor in Ghana extorting money from poor people, fighting galamsey is a collective effort.
Yaw 1 month ago

Galamsey is total evil, destroying the environment and water bodies, and also poisoning our rivers and farm foods and we look on. I don’t really know what’s wrong with us where is our brains gone to we don’t care about ...
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Galamsey is total evil, destroying the environment and water bodies, and also poisoning our rivers and farm foods and we look on. I don’t really know what’s wrong with us where is our brains gone to we don’t care about the next generation how are they going to survive in future. Can’t we survive without Galamsey or what. I don’t get it this pure evil.
Osafo Marfo 1 month ago

Massa they are not looking on. They are fighting it. Go and see how the galamsayers are being scattered like goat thieves. To the chagrin of supporters of NPP alias the Nkwaseafour People's Party

Massa they are not looking on. They are fighting it. Go and see how the galamsayers are being scattered like goat thieves. To the chagrin of supporters of NPP alias the Nkwaseafour People's Party
Achakanapaya 1 month ago

Where from this idiot too???

Where from this idiot too???
Nyansahene 1 month ago

ST Sark Wo nana trumu. Ofui. Sua nyansa. Wo ti s3 tilapia. Ofui, if you have sense, use it to buy pomade and wash your hair

ST Sark Wo nana trumu. Ofui. Sua nyansa. Wo ti s3 tilapia. Ofui, if you have sense, use it to buy pomade and wash your hair
Ama Ghana 1 month ago

SHUT UP MAN.. as you were quiet in the last 8yrs when galamsay was still going on.
The hypocrisy won’t be tolerated this time around.

SHUT UP MAN.. as you were quiet in the last 8yrs when galamsay was still going on.
The hypocrisy won’t be tolerated this time around.
Thief of Staff - Akosua Frema 1 month ago

If John Mahama is shielding evil, what did Nana do about the galamsey? Wo mam3 tw3. Kwasiaa buuluubuuluuu. Gyimigyimi. Ugly, useless, senseless, shameless, gormless, lawless, stupid, corrupt, foolish, ignorant, divisive and p ...
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If John Mahama is shielding evil, what did Nana do about the galamsey? Wo mam3 tw3. Kwasiaa buuluubuuluuu. Gyimigyimi. Ugly, useless, senseless, shameless, gormless, lawless, stupid, corrupt, foolish, ignorant, divisive and primitive fool.
Ankwanoma 1 month ago

We thank God democracy has taken it course in just ten months now every one can talk on like some 8 years bi.

We thank God democracy has taken it course in just ten months now every one can talk on like some 8 years bi.
Gbetia 1 month ago

What that mad St Shark talking? What does he know about state of emergency? Shielding what evil? What is that?

What that mad St Shark talking? What does he know about state of emergency? Shielding what evil? What is that?
Nana TRUMU TRUMU Addo 1 month ago

NKWASEASEM!. WERE YOU NOT IN GHANA WHEN AKUFFO ADDO RULED FOR 8 YEARS?

NKWASEASEM!. WERE YOU NOT IN GHANA WHEN AKUFFO ADDO RULED FOR 8 YEARS?
Kweku 1 month ago

Nobody understands Ghanaian politicians. Some people are destroying our beautiful forest reserves and water bodies in the name of senseless gold mining activities and our politicians can't stop the destruction to the extent t ...
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Nobody understands Ghanaian politicians. Some people are destroying our beautiful forest reserves and water bodies in the name of senseless gold mining activities and our politicians can't stop the destruction to the extent that some communities don't have drinking water.The whole state of Ghana can't stop illegal mining? This is shameful and nobody should trust Ghanaian politicians. NPP failed us and NDC is also failing us
Toronto 1 month ago

Man of God please go and declare state of emergency and leave Mahama alone, when Nana Akuffo Addo was in power where were you? Stop the hypocrisy if you are really man of God.

Man of God please go and declare state of emergency and leave Mahama alone, when Nana Akuffo Addo was in power where were you? Stop the hypocrisy if you are really man of God.
Asakramitoga 1 month ago

Here is another Asante fool. They just vomit rubbish just to court attention and it pains me that these people are being riled by a very wise Monarch

Here is another Asante fool. They just vomit rubbish just to court attention and it pains me that these people are being riled by a very wise Monarch
Kofi Boahen in Paris. 1 month ago

May the Almighty Lord bless you and your generation Pastor St Sark.Amen.

May the Almighty Lord bless you and your generation Pastor St Sark.Amen.
Kojo poku-London UK 1 month ago

Are you mad? NPP AKYEM Abuakwa CRIMINALS Akuffo Addo was in power for 8 years and issued mining galamsey licences to the NPP criminals to deplete Ghana forest reserves and pollute Ghana river bodies for 8 years. What did you ...
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Are you mad? NPP AKYEM Abuakwa CRIMINALS Akuffo Addo was in power for 8 years and issued mining galamsey licences to the NPP criminals to deplete Ghana forest reserves and pollute Ghana river bodies for 8 years. What did you do at that time?
Nana addo 1 month ago

And who cares about this fake man of God

And who cares about this fake man of God
Kweku 1 month ago

He wants to divert attention from Ken Ofori Atta. It wont work

He wants to divert attention from Ken Ofori Atta. It wont work
KBM 1 month ago

People forget about JDM when they are talking about corruption

People forget about JDM when they are talking about corruption
No9 1 month ago

See this stupid so called pastor. . Were these fools not in Ghana less than a year ago? Chalatans a parading as pastors.
Idiots

See this stupid so called pastor. . Were these fools not in Ghana less than a year ago? Chalatans a parading as pastors.
Idiots
Kwame 1 month ago

Exactly @No9, why did all these people now making so much noise about galamsey ( rightly so)not do same under Nana Addo, if they had supported Dr Frimpong Boateng then minister for the Environment and Natural Resources this m ...
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Exactly @No9, why did all these people now making so much noise about galamsey ( rightly so)not do same under Nana Addo, if they had supported Dr Frimpong Boateng then minister for the Environment and Natural Resources this menace would have been controlled somewhat if not totally eradicated.
Elhaj 1 month ago

What an IDDIIOOTT

What an IDDIIOOTT
Eli 1 month ago

Why didn't you tell that to Nana Addo.

Why didn't you tell that to Nana Addo.
Alkabulan 1 month ago

Where are all this fools when akufo ado in power?

Where are all this fools when akufo ado in power?
Kwmae Burnes 1 month ago

Nonsense, even per state of emergency all you fake pastors will be shot. do you understand state of emergency

Nonsense, even per state of emergency all you fake pastors will be shot. do you understand state of emergency
OH SHUT UP EVIL SARK HYPROCRITE 1 month ago

Where were you when the stupid president Akuffo Addo was issuing licence to his party members to go and destroy our forest???. And where were you evil Sark when Ekow Ewusi declared NPP was doing galamsey because the party ne ...
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Where were you when the stupid president Akuffo Addo was issuing licence to his party members to go and destroy our forest???. And where were you evil Sark when Ekow Ewusi declared NPP was doing galamsey because the party needed money. Were YOUin Ghana or in space when all this happened???. OH SHUT up EVIL SARK HYPROCRITE.
No problem 1 month ago

You all supported this indecisive Mahama, now that he is in power, he is telling Ghanaians that you are all sick for voting for him again. Because he said when get the node he will free those that are in prison for the Galam ...
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You all supported this indecisive Mahama, now that he is in power, he is telling Ghanaians that you are all sick for voting for him again. Because he said when get the node he will free those that are in prison for the Galamsey.
kwame 1 month ago

HOW MANY EVIL ONES DID AKUFO ADDO SHIELD AND HOW MANY TIMES DID YOU SPEAK THEN? PRENTENDERS

HOW MANY EVIL ONES DID AKUFO ADDO SHIELD AND HOW MANY TIMES DID YOU SPEAK THEN? PRENTENDERS
AAA+ 1 month ago

The man wise, generational thinker has well spoken, the dumbs and party fools will definitely chase this forward thinker with alot of insults, God bless you St Sark.

The man wise, generational thinker has well spoken, the dumbs and party fools will definitely chase this forward thinker with alot of insults, God bless you St Sark.
Charles oppong 1 month ago

This man makes a lot of sense

This man makes a lot of sense
Kwame 1 month ago

Does this so called St Sark really understand the issues at stake;if this State of Emergency is declared it will mean the human rights of the citizens will have to be suspended for a period of time and God knows fot how long. ...
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Does this so called St Sark really understand the issues at stake;if this State of Emergency is declared it will mean the human rights of the citizens will have to be suspended for a period of time and God knows fot how long.Is that what he wants. Total ignorance.
Kojois 1 month ago

Since when do you noticed this. Mahama is useless. a scam. What did he said when he was in opposition. I think all ghanaians are fools with short memory
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Since when do you noticed this. Mahama is useless. a scam. What did he said when he was in opposition. I think all ghanaians are fools with short memory
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Jim 1 month ago

Despite Mahama's apparent achievements since becoming president, his unwillingness to stop galamsey up till now makes him incompetent and accessory to the galamsey menace. The Burkina Faso leader would have solved this issue ...
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Despite Mahama's apparent achievements since becoming president, his unwillingness to stop galamsey up till now makes him incompetent and accessory to the galamsey menace. The Burkina Faso leader would have solved this issue long time ago. Why is Mahama still watching Chinese nationals destroy our water bodies and forest resources. The answer is simple. The NDC party is benefeting from galamsey, and so playing this delay tactics to reap its illegal benefits. Shmae on Mahama and Asiedu Nketiah.
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Kofi Akuffo 1 month ago

Fool, did you tell Nana to do that

Fool, did you tell Nana to do that

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