The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) president, Dr Frank Serebour, has urged Ghanaians to use their votes to hold politicians accountable in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

He said the Association has joined the fight not only to protect the environment but also to safeguard public health and reduce preventable disease burdens.

Speaking to Citi News on Thursday, September 18, he said the GMA will intensify advocacy and public mobilisation to demand concrete action from political leaders.

Dr Serebour argued that political pressure is the most effective tool to force change.

“When 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’t sustainable.

"The only consequence politicians fear is electoral loss. My message is: if you don’t fight it, we’ll boot you out,” he declared.

The GMA President maintained that galamsey remains widespread in many communities, and stressed the need for relentless public mobilisation to demand concrete action from leaders.

“We should continue to apply pressure. We will continue to talk and to advocate,” he added, noting that while strikes may raise awareness, they cannot deliver the long-term reforms needed.