GoldBod CEO, Sammy Gyamfi, Speaks on Galamsey, State of Emergency, Gold Trade and More

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Ghana’s fight against illegal mining (galamsey) takes center stage as Gold Board CEO and NDC Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, speaks out on the government’s strategy, gold exports, and why a state of emergency is not the solution. In this interview, Gyamfi breaks down: 🔴Why the government is using year-on-year data to track water turbidity and galamsey impact. 🔴New reforms: no mining in forest reserves, GPS-tracking excavators, and strict accountability for seized equipment. 🔴How the Gold Board’s revolving gold trade system supports the Bank of Ghana and stabilizes foreign exchange. 🔴The big debate: gold vs. cocoa – which should Ghana prioritize for long-term growth? 🔴Why past mining bans failed and why political will + innovation matter more than slogans. 🔴His response to critics claiming Ghana’s economy is being “fixed” through galamsey. 👉 Stay tuned for insights on governance, economics, and the future of Ghana’s natural resources. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more political and economic analysis from Ghana. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:10 – Galamsey progress & data tracking 03:45 – Reforms: GPS tracking & equipment accountability 06:22 – Gold Board’s revolving trade system explained 08:55 – State of emergency debate 11:40 – Gold vs Cocoa: sustainability question 14:20 – Youth unemployment & mining alternatives 16:50 – Political will, innovation & enforcement #MyJoyOnline #JoyNews https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-news/ Subscribe for more videos just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChd1DEecCRlxaa0-hvPACCw/ Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joy997fm Twitter: https://twitter.com/Joy997FM Instagram: https://bit.ly/3J2l57