The fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey will remain futile unless state institutions on the frontlines are adequately resourced and work in unison.
Each agency has legitimate concerns, but they are struggling to act due to lack of support and coordination, National Director of A Rocha Ghana said.
Speaking at a multi-stakeholder meeting held at Asiakwa last Monday that brought together key actors from the Ghana Immigration Service, Police Service, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Water Resources Commission, and the Forestry Commission, Dr Bosu painted a grim picture of institutional disconnect and logistical constraints hampering efforts to address the illegal mining menace.
The engagement formed part of a broader initiative aimed at bridging the gap between national policy and community-level realities to promote a more coordinated and well-resourced response to galamsey. "This meeting is to bring all stakeholders to the table to reflect on the growing threat of galamsey, which is spiraling out of control," Dr Bosu said.
