Ghanaian Officials Face Calls for Sanctions Over Illegal Mining Levy Scandal

Environmental advocates and media coalitions are demanding sanctions for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in Ghana implicated in collecting illegal levies from galamsey (illegal mining) operators. Critics are slamming the government's 'ignorance' defense regarding the scandal.

31 Mar, 20:26 — 31 Mar, 20:26

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TaxForGalamsey: Awula Serwah slams ‘ignorance’ defence in levy scandal, demands sanctions for MMDCEs

The Co-ordinator of Eco-Conscious Citizens, Awula Serwah, has criticised the government’s decision not to sanction Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) implicated in the collection of levies from illegal mining (galamsey) operators, describing the justification as unacceptable.

By Prince Adu-Owusu

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Ghanaian Officials Face Calls for Sanctions Over Illegal Mining Levy Scandal

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TaxForGalamsey: Awula Serwah slams ‘ignorance’ defence in levy scandal, demands sanctions for MMDCEs

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