The (NPP) and the (NDC) leadership in Parliament must have a dialogue and come to a consensus on dealing with galamsey and its related issues for a lasting solution.
This is according to John Darko, Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame.
He also stated that the influence of political parties on the fight against illegal mining contributes hugely to the government's inability to halt the menace entirely in the country.
Commenting on the repeal law on allowing mining in forest reserves during an interview on JoyNews, and monitored by GhanaWeb, Darko noted that the government was rushing the process and needs commitment from the two strong parties to help resolve the issue. "I doubt the repeal itself can solve galamsey issues.