The activities of illegal miners continue to destroy farmlands, pollute water bodies, and deplete forest reserves, with little progress made in curbing the practice.
Many rivers in the country such as the Bia, Tano, Sui, and Ankobra and many more have been severely polluted as a result of illegal mining activities. This situation has left many communities without access to clean and safe water, posing a serious threat to public health and the environment.
The founder and leader of The Holy Church Of Peace, Bishop Emmanuel Aboagye is calling on the government to declare a state of emergency in the fight against galamsey. According to him declaring State of emergency as majority of Ghanaians are calling for will help to address the issue of galamsey, because shoot and kill will take place.
He added that the fight against illegal mining is directly linked to the development of the nation. He pointed out that the country has already lost eight heroes in a recent helicopter crash . describing the menace as a threat not only to the environment but also to national security.
He criticized both past and present governments for failing to achieve results despite the establishment of anti-galamsey taskforce, including the Blue Water Guard. According to him, these interventions have been ineffective, as illegal mining continues to thrive across the country.
