The government is ramping up its fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, with a renewed commitment to stamping out the menace.
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed the administration's stance, warning that those involved, along with their political collaborators, will face severe consequences. "This government is committed to fighting this galamsey menace," he declared while addressing the media in Accra.
His comments underscore a zero-tolerance approach towards illegal mining, which has long been blamed for environmental degradation and pollution of water bodies.
He cautioned individuals who seek to interfere with law enforcement efforts, making it clear that attempts to influence the release of seized equipment or arrested persons would not be entertained. "Any attempt to make calls for the release of an excavator or a person arrested for galamsey will not be countenanced at all; they will not succeed," he warned.
