Professor Nana Ama Klutse, the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has stated that there is still hope in the fight against illegal mining activities and other actions that threaten environmental sustainability.

She emphasized that combating illegal mining is a collective effort that requires the support of all Ghanaians, backing the EPA and other state bodies mandated to protect the environment.

Speaking in an interview on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Professor Klutse explained that illegal mining is particularly challenging to address because those involved are often armed.

This forces the EPA to rely on the police for protection. "The fight against galamsey is not an easy fight," she stressed. "It's difficult because the illegal miners use guns and other offensive weapons.