President John Mahama has announced that the Cabinet has given the nod to the Public Tribunals Bill, a measure designed to fast-track prosecutions related to illegal mining (galamsey) nationwide.

According to the president, the bill’s implementation is set to bolster efforts against galamsey, reflecting the government’s dedication to environmental protection and its determination to curb unlawful mining activities.

“What the Cabinet did was to pass the Public Tribunals Bill so that we will push issues related to illegal mining to the public tribunals. They will adjudicate faster and ensure that justice is seen to be done,” he explained.

“If this comes into effect, we will be able to process cases against illegal mining even quicker,” he added.

Mr. Mahama noted this during a meeting with the Christian Council at Jubilee House on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

He added that the initiative is part of the government’s wider strategy to combat environmental degradation and safeguard Ghana’s forests and water resources from the destructive impact of illegal mining.