The Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Dr. Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, has called on the government to deal with the issue of illegal small-scale mining within two years. Apexnewsgh reports
He suggested that the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) should be tied to their ability to fight galamsey.
“The KPIs of our newly sworn-in MMDCEs should be tied to their ability to fight illegal mining. This administration must deal with this menace within two years,” Ashigbey said. This approach aims to hold local leaders accountable for tackling the galamsey menace in their areas.
The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, highlighted the severity of the galamsey issue, stating that the activities of illegal small-scale miners are compromising the integrity of the Bui Dam. “Bui Dam is getting compromised…this is a dam we used 600 million dollars to construct,” he said.
Tameklo expressed confidence in President John Dramani Mahama’s ability to deal with the galamsey menace, noting that the president is committed to addressing the issue. “I am absolutely confident that President Mahama will fight this, galamsey was terrible for the past 8 years,” he added.
The Convener of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, described Ghana as a failing state due to the increasing rate of illegal small-scale mining. He called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding foreign nationals creating their own community in galamsey areas, citing national security concerns.
A joint team from the Forestry Commission and the Armed Forces raided Abrewa Ninkrane, a notorious galamsey enclave, and set ablaze several makeshift camps used by illegal miners. The operation aimed to protect the Subri Forest Reserve from further destruction.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
