The Member of for Effiduase/Asokore in the Ashanti Region, Dr. , has expressed concerns about the widespread illegal mining activities that have had a significant impact on river bodies across the country.

He emphasised that the ruling is determined to crack down on individuals responsible for the destruction of river bodies nationwide.

Speaking at a campaign event in a video shared by Accra-based GHOne TV, Dr.

Ayew Afriye mentioned that rigorous efforts are being made to stop illegal mining activities on water bodies while still allowing legitimate small-scale miners to operate sustainably. "We are pursuing them.