There’s no need for media editorial on galamsey – Aisha Huang’s lawyer - www.asempanews.com

Lawyer for ‘galamsey kingpin’ Aisha Huang has questioned the need for a media editorial on illegal mining in Ghana.

Nkrabeah Effah Dartey says illegal mining is not a new development, and, therefore, he does not understand the vested interest of the media on the matter.

“The media has overhyped this small matter of mining without a license and doing mineral sales without a license

It happens every day in Ghana, so I don’t see why the media should even write an editorial on this matter”, he stressed.

Justice Acquah also added the country is under threat due to the widespread illegal mining activities in the country.

Ms Huang and three others have been accused of engaging in illegal mining and the sale of minerals without a license.

Meanwhile, public sentiments against illegal mining are still rife, as citizens continue to express their displeasure with the act.