The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has urged the government to take strong and definitive measures against illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, rather than just making empty promises.
In a statement shared by myjoyonline.com and dated September 11, 2024, the Bishops called on the government to use all available resources to tackle these illegal activities, enforce existing laws, and ensure that those responsible are held fully accountable.
The Conference also emphasised the urgent need to address the environmental destruction and social harm caused by galamsey, which continues to ravage Ghana's water bodies, farmlands, and communities.
They emphasized that solving this issue requires collective action and commitment from all sectors of society, not just the government.