President John Dramani Mahama has announced that all officers in the newly launched GoldBod Task Force will wear body cameras during their operations. This move, he said, is to ensure transparency and accountability in the fight against illegal gold smuggling.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony at the National Security Secretariat on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, President Mahama described the step as a bold effort to stop corruption and improve oversight in Ghana’s gold sector.
“Every member of the task force will operate under strict oversight. All officers will wear body cameras in every operation they undertake,” he said.
The GoldBod Task Force is made up of selected personnel from National Security, the military, and other major security agencies. According to the president, the team members have received intensive training, including polygraph tests, background checks, and education on the Minerals and Mining Act (Act 1040).
They have also completed team-building and anti-corruption training to prepare them for the risky assignments ahead.
President Mahama stated that no officer will be allowed to go on the field without written approval from the task force’s Chief Executive Officer. He added that all vehicles used during operations will be tracked using GPS to monitor their movements.
To encourage public support, the president announced that anyone who reports illegal gold activities and helps recover gold or money will receive 10% of the value.
“Whistleblower channels are in place,” he said. “If you blow the whistle and gold or cash is retrieved, you will receive 10% of the value.”
He encouraged the public to join hands with the government to stop illegal gold trading in the country.