Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), has issued a stern warning to individuals and entities engaging in illegal mining activities within and around Ghana’s water bodies. Apexnewsgh reports
In an exclusive interview, Prof. Klutse emphasized that mining around water bodies is strictly prohibited and that her outfit will arrest and prosecute anyone found violating this law.
The EPA’s concerns stem from the alarming increase in mining activities within and around water bodies across the country, which poses significant risks to the environment, public health, and Ghana’s natural resources. Prof. Klutse stressed that all mining activities must comply with Ghana’s environmental laws, including obtaining necessary permits and implementing sustainable mining practices.
In a bid to enforce this directive, the EPA is collaborating with relevant authorities, including the Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology, the Minerals Commission, the Water Resources Commission, and security agencies.
Measures to be implemented include seizing equipment used in illegal mining operations, increasing surveillance and conducting regular site inspections, and prosecuting individuals and organizations found violating environmental laws.
Prof. Klutse reassured the public that no one is above the law, regardless of their social status or political affiliation. She urged all Ghanaians and the media to report any illegal mining activities to the authorities or call the EPA’s hotlines at 0506699466/0506694760.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
