Ghanaian entertainment pundit and radio presenter,Nana Frimpong Ziega has revealed that he possesses a detailed record of individuals involved in illegal small-scale mining, commonly referred to as galamsey.
During his recent appearance on UTV's United Showbiz show, Nana Ziega averred that he knows not only the names of these operators but also their mining sites and the caretakers responsible for overseeing these locations.
He emphasized that the list includes a wide range of individuals, such as parliamentarians, ministers, District Chief Executives (DCEs), military officers, reverend ministers, and former police commanders. "I have a book that contains the names of all galamsey operators," he stated, highlighting the alarming level of involvement in these illegal activities.Nana Ziega also addressed the complexities surrounding the issue of galamsey, asserting that it is far more difficult to tackle than many people perceive. "This problem is not as simple as some see it.
It involves deep-rooted interests and a network that makes addressing it quite challenging," he remarked.