The Bishops stated that if these allegations are substantiated, they would constitute a grave breach of public trust and represent a shift from enforcement into complicity. They also raised concerns that officials linked to disaster management structures may have demanded additional payments to shield illegal mining operators from enforcement actions, suggesting systemic misconduct across multiple institutions. The Bishops proposed four key measures to restore integrity and accountability:The establishment of an independent and transparent investigation into the allegations. While stressing the importance of due process and the presumption of innocence, the Bishops cautioned that delay or inaction would further erode public trust in public institutions. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, Bishop of Sunyani and President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, who also assured investigative journalists and anti-galamsey activists of the Church’s prayers and support in the face of threats.

Source: GhanaWeb February 20, 2026 14:18 UTC