Former Lands Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has lifted the veil on individuals involved in illegal mining, also known as 'galamsey.' Mr.
Jinapor opined that influential politicians cannot be excluded from discussions on illegal mining, which is causing destruction to forest reserves.
However, the former minister, who doubles as Member of (MP) for Damongo, challenged those who claim politicians are innocent of involvement in the act. "Mr.
Speaker, as we speak today, mining is happening in almost all the forest reserves in our country.