The Issue
As concerned citizens deeply affected by the devastating ecological impacts in our home country of Ghana, the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey implores HE President John Mahama to uphold his promise to the people of Ghana to revoke the damaging Law LI2462. This law currently allows mining in our forest reserves, which are the lifeblood of our nation. It is threatening our environment and accelerating us towards the brink of extinction. The urgency of this situation cannot be overstated.
The negative ramifications of this mining law and its concomitant irresponsible and illegal mining have been evident with the depletion of forest reserves, extinction of species, and destabilization of ecosystems. Despite criticism, the National Patriotic Party (NPP) had an instrument ready to repeal LI2462 towards the end of 2024 – a move we now call upon President Mahama to mirror in protecting our natural resources.
It is disheartening that while revoking the LI would save over 60% of our beloved forest reserves, the proposed amendment might save a meagre 10%. With the National Democratic Congress (NDC) holding a supermajority in Parliament, there is more than ample political strength to annul this amendment in Parliament.
As Ghanaians, though not against responsible and green mining, we urge not just preservation, but responsible management of our environment in the face of this destructive mining law. President Mahama, we plead with you to act as you promised when campaigning and protect these precious reserves for current and future generations. Sign this petition to demonstrate your support for revoking Law LI2462 and share it with your contact to sign. We would add this to the written petition to HE John Mahama.
Together, we have the power to make a difference.
Let us all drive the hashtags
#RevokeAndNotAmend
#RepealLI2462
#StopGalamsey
#StopGalamseyNow
