President John Dramani Mahama has announced that all members of the newly inaugurated GoldBod Taskforce will be required to wear body cameras during operations to ensure transparency and accountability.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony at the National Security Secretariat on Tuesday, July 8, President Mahama described the move as a bold and necessary step in the fight against illegal gold smuggling and corruption in Ghana’s mining sector.
“Every member of the task force will operate under strict oversight. All officers will wear body cameras in every operation they undertake,” he stated.
The GoldBod Taskforce—comprising personnel from National Security, the military, and other key security agencies—has undergone extensive training, background checks, polygraph testing, and orientation on the Minerals and Mining Act (Act 1040).
The President noted that the team has also received intensive anti-corruption and team-building training to prepare them for high-risk assignments.
“The inauguration of the GoldBod Taskforce signals our readiness to act decisively,” Mahama emphasized.
He further revealed that no field operation would proceed without a written warrant from the Taskforce’s Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, all vehicles assigned for operations will be fitted with GPS trackers for real-time monitoring.
To encourage public participation, President Mahama announced a whistleblower incentive:
“If you blow the whistle and gold or cash is retrieved, you will receive 10% of the value.”
The President urged citizens to join the national effort to clamp down on illegal gold trading and safeguard Ghana’s mineral resources.
