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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 1 | 6.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 46,797 | $67,000 | 101$ |
| Totals | 1 | 31,072,945 | 46,797 | $67,000 | 101$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Ghana:
Dr 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.
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Ghana:
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).
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