Chiefs across the Eastern Region, including those from Prasu kuma, Afusu, and Asuom, have emphasized the pressing need to combat illegal mining (galamsey).Nana Akrasi Sarpong II of Agona Bosome Palace urged Alan Kyerematen's team to prioritize this issue, as local rivers continue to suffer from the devastating effects of unregulated mining.
He highlighted the River Kosiko as one of the worst affected and hoped for swift action under Alan Kyerematen's leadership.Mrs.
Kyerematen, addressing the chiefs, assured them that under her husband's leadership, sustainable practices would be introduced to restore polluted water bodies, and mining activities would be better regulated in collaboration with traditional leaders.
She reiterated Alan Kyerematen's commitment to restoring the role of chiefs in governance and addressing environmental concerns. "Alan Kyerematen's Great Transformational Plan will prioritize cleaning up our polluted rivers and ensure that chiefs are consulted in all matters of land and natural resource management," Mrs.