In response to calls for a total ban on small-scale mining due to the ongoing illegal mining crisis, popularly called galamsey, Dr. Ayew Afriyie, the Member of Parliament for Effiduase-Asokore Constituency, has questioned why similar calls aren’t being made to ban fishing.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Burning Issues with host Akua Boakyewaa Yiadom, Dr. Afriyie stressed that he supports a ban on illegal small-scale mining but does not advocate for a complete ban on all small-scale mining activities.
He argued that illegalities exist in multiple sectors, including the fisheries’ industry, yet no one is calling for a ban on fishing.
“If people are pushing for a total ban on small-scale mining due to illegal activities, why aren’t they also pushing for a ban on fishing, where illegal practices also take place?” Dr. Afriyie questioned.
“You don’t just impose a blanket ban on an industry because some are engaging in illegal activities.”
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