The Eco-Conscious Citizens, an environmental advocacy group, has slammed Organised Labour for calling off its nationwide strike against the illegal mining menace.
In a statement, the group commended the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) and the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) for proceeding with the industrial action aimed at pressuring the government to address the urgent environmental issues.
The group underscored the pressing need for decisive action, particularly the demand for a State of Emergency to combat the environmental destruction caused by illegal mining in forest reserves and water bodies.
They argue that failure to implement such measures would leave the fight against galamsey ineffective.