Dr. Frank Serebour, President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), has urged Ghanaians to use their vote as a tool to hold politicians accountable in the fight against illegal mining, or galamsey.

He explained that the GMA has joined the battle against galamsey to protect public health and reduce preventable diseases.

Dr. Serebour pointed out that galamsey continues to thrive in many communities and emphasised that political pressure, rather than strike actions, is the most effective and sustainable solution.

In an interview with Citi News on Thursday, September 18, 2025, Dr. Serebour stated that the GMA will ramp up its advocacy and public mobilisation efforts to demand real action from political leaders.

“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 said.

He further emphasised that while the GMA will continue to push for reforms and issue ultimatums, strikes alone won’t bring lasting change.

“We should continue to apply pressure. We will continue to talk and to advocate,” he stated.