Ashanti Region: Residents of Sabronum kick against illegal mining
Published:
3 months ago
Source:
3News
Illegal mining site
Youth of Sabronum in the Ahafo-Ano South East District of Ashanti Region have vowed to put their lives on the line to protect their land against any form of illegal mining activity in the area. The illegal activity is being introduced in the area, but the community members say they won't allow it to continue upon realizing that their only water source has suffered pollution. They have petitioned the Asantehene to launch an investigation into the issue as they suspect some of the traditional leaders are behind it.
"Because most of our leaders are behind the illegal mining activity locally referred to as galamsey, they don't want us to wage war against the menace. But for the love we have for our community, we the youth have decided to use every means possible to protect our land", a youth leader in Sabronum, Gideon Adu Boahen warned. The angry youth warned that, they will be compelled to cause commotion if dialogue does not work.