The National house of Chiefs has announced that it has banned illegal mining, also known as galamsey, with immediate effect within the jurisdictions of it members.This is contained in a press release dated November 1 and signed by the Registrar, Anthony Yeboah Tabiri." The National House of Chiefs has condemned illegal mining with its environmental and health hazards.
and henceforth Nananom declare the practice banned throughout their lands in Ghana," the Chiefs announced."Nananom hereby resolve to seize, destroy any machinery.
equipment, tools, implements etc.
used in furtherance of the act.