Joseph Addae Akwaboa, Bono Regional Minister, has pledged to take decisive action against illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, in the region-particularly around the Bui Dam and its surrounding ecosystem.
The Bui Dam, with a power capacity of 400 megawatts (MW), is the second-largest hydroelectric generating plant in Ghana after the Akosombo Dam.
However, illegal mining activities in the area are causing environmental degradation, including deforestation and water pollution, which could significantly impact the dam's operations.
The minister made this pledge during a tour of galamsey-affected areas in Branam, Wenchi, and Surugbokrom in the Banda District.
