The Chief of Akyem Wenchi in the Eastern Region, Daasebre Dr. Asumadu Appiah, has expressed doubts about the ability to eradicate illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, in his area without providing alternative livelihoods. Speaking during a visit by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Daasebre Dr. Asumadu Appiah emphasized that the lack of employment opportunities in the community makes it nearly impossible to eliminate galamsey, which has been blamed for the destruction of Ghana's vegetation and water bodies. "As for the galamsey, it is not something we can stop if you tell us to stop," citinewsroom.com quoted Oseawuohene to have remarked.