The Bono Regional Minister, Mr Joseph Adae Akwaboa, has asserted that illegal mining (galamsey) and unlawful logging practices, which are detrimental to water bodies and forest reserves in certain communities within the region, will be eradicated during his administration.
He emphasised that he had the unwavering support of President John Dramani Mahama to take decisive action against individuals participating in these harmful activities, with the aim of safeguarding and preserving the environment from further degradation.
The prevalence of galamsey and illegal logging in the Dormaa West and Banda districts has led the government to establish a security post to eliminate the offenders engaged in these activities. "On Wednesday, we had a tip-off that some people were moving excavators to Banda and to start mining on River Wei, we quickly moved in to stop the activities, "he stated.
The Bono Regional Minister announced this during a meeting with journalists on Friday in Sunyani upon assumption of office.
