Awula Serwah, the Lead Member of Eco-Conscious Ghana, has voiced her dissatisfaction with the government's handling of illegal mining, commonly referred to as "galamsey." Several illegal miners took to their heels in the Atiwa East and West Districts when the joint task force commissioned by the government to deal with the menace stormed the area on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
The task force working under the code-name Operation Halt 2 commenced operations in the Birim basin to rid the area of illegal miners who have destroyed water quality.
Upon learning of the team's arrival in the area, several illegal miners operating in the Birim basin disappeared leaving behind their machines.
Speaking during an interview on GHOne TV on the development, madam Serwah pointed out the failure of past efforts and questioned the government's commitment to resolving the issue. "We've made similar efforts in terms of curbing and ending illegal mining.