GH¢400million to be allocated for reclamation of galamsey destroyed lands in 2027 budget - President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH¢400 million allocation in the 2027 budget to reclaim lands degraded by illegal mining, known as galamsey. The initiative aims to restore 5,000 acres of land and support environmental protection agencies.
Why it matters
This represents a significant state-led effort to address the severe environmental and economic damage caused by illegal mining in Ghana.
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a plan to allocate GH¢400 million in the 2027 Budget, for land reclamation and environmental protection activities.
He said half of the allocation GH¢200 million will be used to reclaim 5,000 acres of land degraded by illegal mining [galamsey], while the remaining GH¢200 million will support the activities of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Blue Water Guards.
Speaking at the opening of the Mining in Motion 2026 Summit in Accra on Monday [October 19, 2026], President Mahama said the reclamation exercise would begin in 2027.
“The planned reclamation exercise comes amid ongoing efforts by the government and mining companies to restore lands degraded by illegal mining. The damage caused by the activity nationwide is estimated at 12,000 acres," President Mahama said.
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