The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the Ghana Gold Board of helping illegal mining operations. The party claims the board's systems make it easy for gold from galamsey to be sold officially.
According to the NPP, the Ghana Gold Board's processes for buying and checking gold have problems. These problems make it difficult to know if gold being purchased is legal.
The opposition party stated that these weaknesses create an environment where illegally mined gold can enter the formal gold trading system.
The Ghana Gold Board has not yet responded to these accusations.
This issue highlights ongoing concerns about illegal mining and its impact on Ghana's economy and environment.
The NPP's statement calls for stronger oversight and better checks within the gold sector.