If passed, the new legislation would revoke the President’s authority to grant mining licenses in forest reserves, a move widely seen as a critical step in tackling illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as galamsey
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“Illegal and unregulated mining has devastating economic, social, and environmental consequences,” the statement read. “It exacerbates poverty, damages livelihoods, pollutes the environment, negatively impacts health and water, disrupts peace, and fuels illicit financial flows.”
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“Presidents don’t promise and fail on their promises. For what has happened which has dire implications on the health of so many Ghanaians, I must say, the government and the President have disappointed Ghanaians,” he said.
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Daasebre Asumadu Appiah also stressed the importance of involving traditional leaders [Nananom] in managing natural resources. As the custodians of the land, they should have a significant role in overseeing mining activities
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