Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Dr. Ken Ashigbey, has warned Ghanaians to intensify their support for the fight against illegal mining or risk facing irreversible consequences.
Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Dr. Ashigbey emphasized that the window to address the menace of galamsey is rapidly closing.
He called on the over 50 civil society groups that released statements on the issue in late 2024 to re-mobilize and support the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and the President in tackling the crisis.
He stressed that national unity and urgency are required to curb the environmental destruction and lawlessness associated with illegal mining, urging all stakeholders to recommit to the cause before it is too late.
He said, “What we need to do now is for all the over 50 groups that issued statements in the last quarter of 2024 to rise up together. The Lands Minister has invited us all, as Ghanaians, to join in this fight. The window of opportunity is closing, and we need to act quickly to resolve this menace. Some individuals are parading as party members, claiming nothing can be done about them. If we don’t assist the Minister and the President, we will be in trouble. It is crucial that we come together as Ghanaians.”
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