Cocoa farmers in the Ellembelle District took a bold stand against illegal mining on Saturday, June 1, 2024, decrying the destruction of their farms and water sources. Apexnewsgh reports
Led by Benjamin Azachie, the farmers stormed a mining site at Sendu to protest the devastating impact of “galamsey” operations.
The farmers presented a petition to the Ellembelle Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, pleading for intervention to halt the forced takeover of cocoa farms by illegal miners. They expressed concerns about the pollution of water sources, destruction of cocoa and runner farms, and annexation of their farms for illegal mining purposes.
The once-clear River Fia has been heavily polluted due to the influx of illegal mining activities in the Nyamebekyere-Sendu area.
The farmers’ livelihoods are being devastated, and their water bodies contaminated. The protest highlights the urgent need for action to protect the environment and the farmers’ rights.
The leaders of the protest urged the government to take swift action to address the issue, ensuring that the cocoa farmers can continue to work without the threat of illegal mining.
The demonstration was a powerful display of the farmers’ determination to protect their land and livelihoods.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
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