GoldBod Taskforce Officers to Wear Body Cameras, Says President Mahama
President Mahama announces mandatory body cameras and GPS tracking for all taskforce operations to enhance transparency and fight corruption in the mining sector.
- All GoldBod officers will wear body cameras during every operation
- Taskforce vehicles will be GPS-tracked and monitored in real time
- Whistleblowers reporting illegal activities will receive 10% of recovered assets
President John Dramani Mahama has declared that every officer in the newly launched GoldBod Taskforce will be equipped with body cameras during all operations to ensure transparency and accountability.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held on Tuesday, July 8, at the National Security Secretariat, Mahama hailed this measure as a decisive move to combat illegal gold smuggling and eliminate corruption within the mining sector.
“Each task force member will operate under close supervision, with body cameras worn in every operation,” the president affirmed.
The task force comprises personnel from the National Security, military, and other vital security agencies. President Mahama revealed that these officers have undergone extensive training, including background checks, polygraph examinations, and detailed instruction on the Minerals and Mining Act (Act 1040). They have also completed team-building exercises and anti-corruption training to prepare for the challenges ahead.
“The formation of the GoldBod Taskforce underscores our government’s commitment to tackling illegal gold activities head-on,” Mahama emphasized.
To bolster accountability, the president stated that no operation will proceed without a written warrant from the task force’s CEO. Additionally, all task force vehicles will be GPS-tracked and monitored live to keep every movement transparent.
In a call to action for the public, Mahama highlighted the whistleblower system, promising a 10% reward of recovered gold or cash to anyone who reports illegal activities. He urged citizens to actively support the national campaign against illicit gold trading.
