President John Dramani Mahama has announced that his government has confiscated and destroyed over 300 illegal “changing machines” across the country.
According to him, the action forms part of a wider crackdown on illicit economic activities that undermine financial stability and drain state resources.
Speaking during a media engagement on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the President said the exercise was carried out in collaboration with security agencies, who have been empowered to intensify enforcement measures.
He stressed that such illegal operations cannot be allowed to flourish at the expense of national development.
President Mahama also outlined other government interventions aimed at strengthening the economy and boosting development.
He disclosed that ₵14 billion of oil revenue has been dedicated to the “Big Push” infrastructure agenda, while ₵1 billion has been earmarked to retool the security agencies for more effective service delivery.
