Dr.

Tony Aubynn has emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in how state funds have been utilized in the fight against illegal mining (galamsey).

Speaking with Joshua Kodjo Mensah on GHOne's State of Affairs, he underscored the importance of understanding the effectiveness of government efforts to combat the long-standing issue. "The amount of resources that have gone into this fight, due to environmental concerns, is significant.

Some funds were allocated for land rehabilitation, while others were used for alternative livelihood programs.