The senior pastor of Apostles’ Continuation Church Atico branch and head of Dansoman District, Isaac Frimpong has reiterated the devastating effects of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
He has underscored the political polarization surrounding galamsey as the two major political parties, NDC and NPP, have consistently failed to present a united front against it.
Instead, they engage in a blame game, with each party opposing the other’s efforts to address the issue.
This lack of cooperation, Pastor Frimpong believes has hindered meaningful progress in combating galamsey.
He questioned the rationale behind allowing individuals to engage in illegal mining for selfish gains, despite the catastrophic consequences for the environment and public health.
“Why should a small group of people prioritize their selfish gains over the well-being of our rivers and water bodies?” he asks in an interview with Adom News.
Pastor Frimpong’s message is clear; it’s time for Ghanaians to put aside partisan interests and unite against galamsey.
“The consequences of inaction will be dire, with the country potentially importing water in the near future. As the Pastor eloquently puts it, “We must all admit that what is happening is bad and will not help us or the development of this country. We must fight it.”
He added, “The fight against galamsey requires a collective effort from citizens, policymakers, and stakeholders. It’s time to prioritize Ghana’s future and take bold action against this destructive practice.”
Pastor Frimpong’s impassioned plea highlights the urgent need for collective action against galamsey.
This comes as citizens intensify pressure on the government to take decisive action to deal with the menace coupled with Organised Labour’s intended strike action on October 10.
This industrial action is a response to the government’s inaction against galamsey, despite the expiration of a September 30th ultimatum.
Organised Labour has been pressing the government to take decisive action against galamsey, particularly along water bodies and forest reserves.
The stark reality is that if this destructive practice continues unchecked, Ghana may soon be forced to import water, a dire prediction echoed by experts.
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