Long way to go in prosecuting those behind environmental destruction – Erastus Asare Donkor

Mr Asare Donkor said his investigative reports on illegal mining activities in the Samreboi area and the destruction of the Tano River have highlighted the environmental damage caused by mining operations linked to Akonta Mining Limited.

His comments follow the Accra High Court's conviction and sentencing of Chairman Wontumi to 20 years' imprisonment over illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western RegionDISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.

Speaking on JoyNews' The Pulse on Monday, July 20, Mr Asare Donkor said the conviction should not be viewed as the end of the fight against illegal mining, but rather a step towards ensuring that more people who have contributed to the destruction of Ghana's natural resources face justice.