The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon Joseph Osei-Owusu known in politics as Joe Wise, has stirred the pot with his strong stance on illegal mining in Ghana, commonly known as galamsey.
The interview, monitored by MyNewsGH.com on Assase Pa radio, has sparked a lively discussion, particularly regarding the consequences for those who pollute the nation's water bodies through these illicit activities.
The interview host was visibly taken aback by Osei-Owusu's suggestion that individuals engaged in illegal mining should face lethal consequences. "These are the killers of our country," he declared emphatically, reflecting the gravity of the situation as he spoke about the environmental degradation caused by galamsey.
His choice of words was deliberate, underscoring the severe threat that illegal mining poses not only to the environment but also to the health and well-being of communities reliant on clean water sources.