Kenneth Ashigbey
Kenneth Ashigbey is the Convenor of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG), a prominent activist organization dedicated to combating illegal small-scale mining in Ghana. He has been vocal in advocating for urgent government action to address the escalating crisis posed by galamsey, particularly the threat it poses to the country's forest reserves and water bodies. Recently, Ashigbey called for President John Dramani Mahama to declare a state of emergency in light of the alarming reports of armed miners taking control of several forest areas, emphasizing the need for military intervention and accountability for those involved in illegal mining operations.
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Kenneth Ashigbey is the CEO of the Chamber of Mines who discussed the proposed levy cut with the finance minister.
Ghana offers levy cut as sweetener for higher gold royalty regime, lobby says
Ghana· 2026-02-03
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey is the convener of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey and emphasizes the need for a state of emergency to combat illegal mining.
Galamsey brouhaha: State of emergency sure bet - Activists demandGhana· 2025-09-27
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, expressed concerns about the proposed reduction of mining lease tenure.
Maintain mining lease tenure at 30 years — Ghana Chamber of MinesGhana· 2025-09-05
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey is the Convener of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAC) who signed the statement demanding action.
Forestry Commission office attack: Coalition demands decisive actionGhana· 2025-08-01
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey has warned that the continued failure to punish attacks on journalists could lead to further tragic deaths.
Journalists not safe: Dr Ashigbey urges President Mahama to act or risk more deathsGhana· 2025-07-31
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey urged the judiciary to be firm and support the chamber to fight illegal mining in the country.
Judges must be custodians of legal accountability — Justice TankoGhana· 2025-06-13
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications after nearly eight years of service.
Chamber of Telecommunications announces exit of Ken Ashigbey as CEOGhana· 2025-06-05Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, has taken issue with President John Dramani Mahama’s decision not to repeal Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462.
Ashigbey questions Mahama’s failure to repeal L.I. 2462 amid anti-galamsey pushGhana· 2025-05-11Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, has argued that Ghana’s efforts to tackle illegal mining will remain unconvincing unless politicians involved in the activity are held accountable through prosecution.
Anti-galamsey fight lacks credibility without prosecution of political actors - AshigbeyGhana· 2025-05-11Dr Kenneth Ashigbey is the convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining and discusses the financial implications of reclaiming land destroyed by illegal mining in Ghana.
Reclaiming 3,000 hectares of land destroyed by galamsey to cost Ghana $120 million – Media CoalitionGhana· 2025-04-16
Kenneth Ashigbey has called on President John Dramani Mahama to declare a state of emergency to tackle the escalating crisis of illegal small-scale mining (galamsey).
Declare state of emergency on galamsey – Ashigbey urges MahamaGhana· 2025-02-21