DKB is a Ghanaian comedian
Amid growing criticism from Ghanaians over the destruction of water bodies by illegal mining (galamsey) and calls for President John Dramani Mahama to urgently address the issue, comedian DKB has shared his perspective.
In a recent discussion on UCook with Empress Gifty, shared on X on February 23, 2026, DKB stated that President John Dramani Mahama should not allow himself to be pressured over the issue.
According to him, the illegal mining menace began under the leadership of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and therefore, Ghanaians should not mount pressure on the current president to immediately declare a state of emergency.
DKB clashes with Cadman Atta Mills over President Mahama’s handling of galamsey
“JM, don’t let anybody stress you. Solve the galamsey issue when you want, because you are not the one who started it. You are not the one who gave over 200 licenses to galamsey operators.
“You are not the one who passed the law allowing mining in forest reserves. It is evil. Nobody should put pressure on JM,” he said.
He further noted that the president should declare a state of emergency at his own pace.
“Those saying he should declare a state of emergency should back off,” he added.
Watch the video below:
Don’t feel pressured—address the galamsey issue at your own pace. – @dkbghana#UCOOK pic.twitter.com/utK6DXe13f
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) February 22, 2026
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