The President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr. Frank Serebour, has called on Ghanaians to use the ballot box to hold politicians accountable in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.<\/p>\n
He explained that the GMA has joined the fight against galamsey to safeguard public health and reduce preventable disease burdens.<\/p>\n
Dr. Serebour noted that galamsey remains widespread in many communities and argued that political pressure\u2014rather than strike actions\u2014provides the most sustainable solution.<\/p>\n
Speaking to News reporters\u00a0 on Thursday, September 18, 2025, he said the GMA will intensify advocacy and public mobilisation to demand concrete action from political leaders.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen the GMA asked political parties to declare their positions and sign a pact, we wanted clarity on where they stand. Some called for strike action, but strikes aren\u2019t sustainable. The only consequence politicians fear is electoral loss. My message is: if you don\u2019t fight it, we\u2019ll boot you out,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He further stressed that while the GMA will continue to issue ultimatums and push for reforms, strikes alone cannot bring long-term change.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe should continue to apply pressure. We will continue to talk and to advocate,\u201d he emphasised.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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