Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has criticized Ashanti Regional Minister Dr.

Frank Amoakohene over his approach to tackling illegal mining, arguing that lawbreakers should not be given time to prepare before facing consequences.

Dr.

Amoakohene recently issued a stern two-week ultimatum to illegal miners operating in forest reserves and waterways, warning them to vacate or face the full force of the law. " Anyone in the forest reserve mining should vacate those places.