The Ghana Coalition Against has expressed disappointment over the National House of Chiefs' recent rejection of a ban on all forms of mining, as conveyed by its president.
The Coalition has raised alarms about the implications of this position for the environment and the future of Ghana's natural resources.
In a statement issued today, Tuesday, September 24 2024, the Coalition emphasised that the House of Chiefs' stance "regrettably reinforced and incentivised the rampant and wanton destruction of Ghana's environment and the commonwealth bequeathed to us by our forebears." The Coalition criticised the House for its "notable silence" on the issue and described the endorsement of illegal mining as "particularly worrisome," given the constitutional responsibility bestowed upon the House to protect the customary resources of various communities.
The Coalition recalled an earlier statement from the House dated February 6, 2024, highlighting what it perceived as a contradictory posture on the issue of galamsey.