The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has issued a stern warning to operatives of illegal mining in the country.
He said the war being waged by the government against this menace will be "relentless, fair, and firm." According to him, "the government has set out to achieve the multiple goals of reclaiming lost forest reserves, restoring the color and quality of water bodies damaged by galamsey activities, and protecting biodiversity.
He emphasized that until these goals are achieved and an effective, sustainable plan is implemented for the long term, the government will not take its foot off the pedal.
Speaking after a fact-finding mission to the press after a successful operation in collaboration with the Ministries of Defence and Interior to rescue the Shelter Belt Forest Reserve on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, the Lands Minister admonished illegal miners across the country to put down their tools and vacate the forest and river areas before they are apprehended.
