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Atiwa East DCE denies jail rumors, vows to continue fight against illegal mining...
17 Dec, 2025 08:50 359 min read
Ghana's Atiwa East District Chief Executive, Ernest Owusu Ntim, has strongly denied rumors of his imprisonment, calling them false propaganda meant to sabotage his campaign against illegal mining (galamsey). Despite being fined for contempt in a related court case—a verdict he is appealing—Ntim remains steadfast in his enforcement efforts. He has urged the public to ignore the rumors and announced plans to engage with the media to clarify the situation. The DCE's stance highlights the contentious and often adversarial nature of Ghana's fight against environmentally destructive illegal mining operations.... More