Correspondence from Eastern region The Chief of Akyem Sokode-Juaso and leader of the Okyeman Environmental Protection Brigade, Barimah Dr.
Kwabena Awuah Parker I, has issued a passionate appeal to Ghanaians and stakeholders to rally behind the fight to restore the Birim River and protect the nation's forest reserves from the destructive impact of illegal mining, locally known as galamsey.
Speaking on Adom FM's Dwaso Nsem morning show on Monday, April 21, 2025, in an interview with host Chief Jerry Forson, Barimah Dr.
Parker described the recent state of degradation along the Birim River as "heartbreaking and deeply alarming." His remarks followed a week-long field visit by the Okyeman Environmental Protection Brigade, during which they inspected several mining sites across the Eastern Region.
