Western region: The mother of a 25-year-old man who reportedly drowned at a galamsey site in the Western Region says her son left home without informing the family because he knew they would disapprove of his decision to engage in illegal mining.
According to Ghana Web, the grieving mother, speaking in an interview with Afro City Extra shared on X by EDHUB on May 23, 2026, said her son, who was from Bantama in the Ashanti Region, later informed his sister that he had arrived at the mining site, but the family was unable to reach him afterwards.
The mother explained that her son did not reveal his destination, knowing the family would not support his decision to participate in illegal mining. She disclosed that this was his first time engaging in galamsey, after being allegedly lured by another miner with promises of earning GHS700 daily.
She recounted that one of the illegal miners at the site convinced her son to join them with the prospect of earning GHS700 cedis daily. Unfortunately, this decision led to his untimely death, as he reportedly drowned under circumstances yet to be officially detailed.
The deceased leaves behind a daughter, adding to the family's grief. His mother also expressed her distress over the circulation of graphic images of her son's body on social media, mentioning her inability to view the photos.