Home - 'We will not allow galamsey in Volta Region' - Togbe Afede XIV warns

The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, has said the Volta Region will explore its mineral resources and develop a responsible mining industry without allowing illegal mining activities widely known as “galamsey”.

According to him, the region is yet to fully discover and exploit its mineral wealth compared to other parts of the country.

Speaking at the Volta Economic Forum on September 23, 2026, Togbe Afede said he was confident that the Volta Region had significant mineral resources that could contribute to its economic development.