General News of Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Source: www.ghanawebbers.com
In a surprising move, the Government of Ghana has announced a new policy. Foreigners caught mining illegally in Ghana will no longer face prosecution. Instead, they will be deported. This decision has raised eyebrows across the nation.
Interior Minister Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak confirmed this announcement. He stated that any foreigner found doing illegal mining would be sent back home. The government seems uninterested in prosecuting these individuals.
This policy has been dubbed “Catch and Fly.” It allows criminals to leave without facing consequences. However, Ghanaians caught in similar situations may face prison time.
Many are questioning what gold has done to our common sense. It appears we have traded reason for profit, leaving our ancestors disappointed.
Previously, when a senior minister suggested leniency for a Chinese national involved in illegal mining, there was public outrage. Now, this idea has become official policy without any shame attached.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced immediate deportation for foreigners engaged in illegal mining. This raises concerns about fairness and justice within the country.
Deportation is not punishment; it’s merely a courtesy extended to offenders. This unequal application of the law makes Ghanaians appear as mere gatekeepers of destruction.
Aisha Huang, known as the "Galamsey Queen," was previously deported but returned shortly after. If deportation worked as a deterrent, she wouldn’t be back at all.
To the government officials behind this policy: Have you noticed Ghana's polluted rivers? They reflect selective justice and hypocrisy.
Ghanaians are not amused by this situation. We might laugh to hide our frustration because this governance feels absurd.
The Republic suffers while “Government” remains indifferent behind its golden curtain.