The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has called on the government to take decisive and concrete action against illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, rather than merely paying lip service to the issue.
In a statement released on September 11, the Bishops urged the government to fully employ all available resources to combat these illegal activities, enforce existing laws, and ensure that those responsible face the full extent of legal consequences.
The Conference emphasised the urgent need to address the environmental destruction and social harm caused by galamsey, which continues to devastate Ghana's water bodies, farmlands, and communities.
They stressed that addressing this issue requires collective action and commitment from all sectors of society, and not just the government.