Hamza Suhuyini, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications team, has called for a more realistic perspective on the government’s efforts to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Suhuyini expressed concern over criticism that the government has failed in its fight against the menace, emphasizing that the magnitude of the problem makes it impossible to resolve within a single year.
His remarks follow the government’s recent revocation of Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which had granted the President authority to approve mining in forest reserves.
The Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Revocation Instrument, 2025, became law on December 10, 2025, after being tabled in Parliament by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah.
Speaking to the media on December 12, Suhuyini noted that the repeal of the controversial law is part of broader government efforts to address illegal mining. However, he cautioned that lasting success hinges on sustained enforcement, inter-agency collaboration, and strong public support.
“We are committed to the fight, but the scale and depth of illegal mining require long-term strategies and consistent action across all levels,” he stated.
“It will be unfair to expect this government to deal with all issues of illegal mining within one year. We have shown commitment in fighting it in many ways. As a government, we know that because of how deep illegal mining is, it will be difficult for us to confront it in a matter of a year.”
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
