The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines and Convener of the Media Coalition Against , Dr Ken Ashigbey, is calling on President to declare a state of emergency in areas severely affected by illegal mining, also known as galamsey.
According to Dr Ashigbey, the renewed urgency demonstrated by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in combating the galamsey menace has unfortunately led to increased resistance from illegal miners.
He noted that some of these miners are now resorting to attacking state officials on duty. "What should be happening is that because the galamseyers have seen a renewed effort by the current Minister, we've also seen the urgency with which they are fighting back," he stated on TV3's "New Day" program today, Monday, June 30.
He cited recent incidents where state actors, including anti-galamsey operatives, have come under attack.
