Former Ghana Ambassador to the Netherlands, Dr Tony Aidoo, has made a passionate appeal to President and his government to take urgent and decisive action against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
His remarks follow the tragic crash of a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 military helicopter on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in Adansi Sikaman in the Ashanti Region.
The crash claimed the lives of eight service members who were on a mission connected to anti-galamsey operations.
Speaking on News File on Saturday, August 9, 2025, as monitored by , Dr Aidoo expressed concern over what he described as "avoidable deaths," blaming galamsey for the increasing risks and fatalities. "Avoidable death.
