A viral video from the gold-rich town of Obuasi is sparking outrage across Ghana as it exposes the relentless damage caused by illegal mining activities.
An affected farmer recorded the moment heavy machinery moved in and tore apart his carefully tended crops, turning a once-thriving field into a scene of destruction.
The footage shows excavators ripping through rows of garden eggs on land the farmer valued at GHS 15,000, leaving behind heaps of red soil that now render the area unusable for planting. This type of encroachment has become all too common in the area, where fertile farmland is increasingly sacrificed for quick gains from unregulated gold extraction.
In the video, the visibly distressed farmer speaks directly to the camera, pleading with the Ghanaian government to intervene and protect smallholder farmers from further losses. He highlights how these operations are not only wiping out his livelihood but also threatening food production for surrounding communities that depend on local agriculture.
Galamsey in Obuasi: Farmer’s GHS 15,000 Garden Egg Farm Destroyed by Excavators [VIDEO]
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A farmer records Galamsey excavators destroying his GHS 15,000 garden egg farm; Calls on government to intervene.pic.twitter.com/owkkjyIgT9
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Obuasi’s rich gold deposits have long attracted illegal miners, yet the resulting environmental and economic fallout on nearby farms continues to escalate without sufficient checks. Experts warn that repeated incidents like this could lead to long-term soil degradation and reduced crop yields across the Ashanti Region.
This latest case has ignited strong reactions online, with many Ghanaians calling on authorities and traditional leaders to act decisively before more farmland disappears. For further reading on the broader implications, see our articles on Illegal Mining (Galamsey) Immediate and effective measures are now critical to safeguard the country’s agricultural backbone and support affected farmers.
