A member of the communications workforce of the Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC), Beatrice Annan, has reiterated Authorities’s dedication to the battle in opposition to unlawful mining, popularly often called galamsey.
In an interview at TV3, she stated the federal government had reclaimed about eight out of 9 forest reserves which had been beforehand out of bounds to anti-galamsey campaigners.
She asserted that no authorities official was concerned in unlawful mining actions.
In response to her, even when the names of some NDC nationwide executives had been talked about in reference to galamsey, the federal government instantly referred to as for investigations, displaying its dedication to deal with the menace.
Ms. Annan defined {that a} new coverage was being developed to work with communities to reclaim degraded lands and promote accountable mining practices.
She agreed with calls to finish galamsey however famous that some miners had legitimate licenses, whereas others operated illegally or exceeded their license limits.
She stated the federal government’s strategy to the problem was multifaceted.
Ms. Annan added that galamsey was one of many main challenges going through the nation.
She assured Ghanaians that President Mahama was decided to finish the follow, even when it meant holding members of his personal occasion accountable.
She referenced a latest video submit by journalist Erastus Asare-Donkor displaying neighborhood motion in opposition to unlawful mining, saying such efforts underscored the urgency of the battle.
By: Jacob Aggrey
