Gideon Boako, the spokesperson for Vice President Dr.

Mahamudu Bawumia, has vehemently denounced individuals engaged in illegal mining, commonly referred to as 'galamsey,' which is causing severe pollution and degradation of water bodies.During his appearance on Peace FM's morning show "Kokrokoo," Dr.

Boako emphasized the severe environmental and social impacts of the menace and urged for a united front in addressing this pressing issue."...they are destroying the land.

The most painful part is those mining on our water bodies; the water bodies that we all use for our cooking and drinking purposes; it's not good at all.