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 | 2 | 7.00 | 0.26% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 82,312 | $67,000 | 177$ |
| Totals | 2 | 31,072,945 | 82,312 | $67,000 | 177$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ghana:
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey is the Convener of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAC) who signed the statement demanding action.
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Ghana:
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey has warned that the continued failure to punish attacks on journalists could lead to further tragic deaths.
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Ghana:
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey urged the judiciary to be firm and support the chamber to fight illegal mining in the country.
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Ghana:
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.
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Ghana:
Dr 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.
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Ghana:
Dr 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.
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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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