The Speaker of Parliament, , has added his voice to the ongoing calls from the public for a ban on illegal mining activities in the country.
In a post on his Facebook page, lamented the current situation in the country, highlighting the destruction of water bodies and the environment by individuals or groups licensed to operate their mining activities legally.
Attaching an old picture of himself and President , along with other personalities, in his post, he asserted that their good intentions to build and develop the country must prevail over unpatriotic acts and interests, emphasizing that the country deserves better.
also condemned the silencing and arrest of anti-galamsey protesters who have spoken out against illegal mining activities. "We started off with good intentions to help build this country.