The Founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has admonished President John Dramani Mahama to step up his game in the fight against illegal mining, otherwise known as ‘galamsey‘.
According to him, the President has so far done well since assuming office some eight months ago, but needs to put in extra effort to curb the canker that has plagued Ghana’s environment.
He has asked the President to advise his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, CEO of Engineers and Planners, to exercise caution in his attempt to acquire mines in the country, saying the President’s second term should ought not be tainted with any scandal.
Mr. Cudjoe was commending the President’s efforts so far, eight months into his second term, describing it as the best since 2008. This was after his encounter with the media at the Jubilee House on Wednesday.
The programme marked the first of such encounter of President Mahama’s second term and came at a time of heightened public interest in government reforms, economic stability measures, and the administration’s commitment to transparency.
Journalists from across various parts of the country participated, with some contributing virtually from their respective regions.
Questions from the journos ranged from national security to illegal mining, governance, education, infrastructure, the fight against corruption, and creative arts, among other sectors. The President, in turn, took time to respond to all the questions.
Commenting on the encounter, Mr. Cudjoe described it as a success, saying the President has got no peers since 2008. “I watched the recorded version of the President’s media encounter. Humane, truthful, wise, knowledgeable, practical, and verifiably accountable. President John Mahama has no peers since 2008,” he posted on his X Thursday, September 11, 2025.
He, however, advised him to ensure his brother’s quest to acquire mining site does not dent his administration.
“However, he must do more on the galamsey fight and should ask his brother to slow down and walk well on his plans to for mine acquisitions, because his second legacy must have no dent at all,” he added.
