Report Smuggled Gold And Earn 10% Of Its Value – President Mahama Announces

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that individuals who report gold smuggling will receive 10% of the seized gold or its equivalent cash value, provided their information leads to a successful recovery.

The announcement came on Tuesday, July 8, during the official inauguration of the GoldBod Taskforce at the National Security Secretariat in Accra.

President Mahama described the initiative as a bold step toward combating corruption, curbing illegal mining, and recovering lost mineral revenues in Ghana’s extractive sector.

“Whistleblower channels are in place, and informants are eligible to receive 10% of the seized gold or its cash value. So, whistleblowers, get ready,” he declared. “If you blow the whistle and gold or money is recovered, you will get 10%.”

The newly launched GoldBod Taskforce is a multi-agency unit composed of personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces, National Security, and other key security institutions.

According to President Mahama, all taskforce members have undergone rigorous training, comprehensive background vetting, polygraph testing, anti-corruption orientation, and team-building programs to ensure the highest ethical standards.

“This taskforce is not just another enforcement unit it symbolizes our unwavering commitment to protecting Ghana’s natural resources with integrity and professionalism,” he stated.

To promote transparency and accountability, Mahama revealed that all taskforce operations will be monitored closely. Officers will be required to wear body cameras, and operational vehicles will be equipped with GPS trackers for real-time surveillance.

“No field operation will be undertaken without written authorization from the CEO,” the President emphasized, highlighting the stringent oversight in place to prevent abuse and ensure lawful enforcement.

President John Mahama has a 10% cash or gold reward for whistleblowers whose information leads to successful recovery operations pic.twitter.com/DmUso6Kxrw

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Source: Nkonkonsa.com