Professor Fred Yamoah, a distinguished academic and Research Lead at Buckinghamshire New University in the UK, has called for immediate and decisive action from the Ghanaian government to tackle the ongoing crisis of illegal mining, commonly referred to as "galamsey." His remarks during a discussion on Newsfile on Joy Prime monitored by MyNewsGh.com, resonate deeply amidst a growing national concern over the environmental and social repercussions of this unchecked activity.
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Yamoah's comments come at a time when negotiations between the government and Organised Labour over mining regulations are ongoing.
He acknowledges the government's desire for additional time to reach a consensus but questions the implications of further delays. "What would Ghana in your presidency lose if, in the interim, you announce no further concessions and licenses should be approved?" he asked, urging the government to take a more proactive stance.