We are at a point of hopelessness – A-Rocha Ghana on galamsey fight one year after crash
A year after the August 6 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight people, including senior government officials, environmental advocacy group A-Rocha Ghana says Ghana is losing the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
One year after the tragic helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including senior government officials, environmental advocacy group A-Rocha Ghana has expressed deep concern over the ongoing struggle against illegal mining, or galamsey. The crash, which occurred on August 6, had created an opportunity for the nation to unite in a renewed campaign against the destructive practice. However, A-Rocha Ghana's Deputy National Director, Daryl Bosu, believes that the momentum generated by this tragedy has been lost.
Speaking on Joy News' PM Express, Mr. Bosu stated that the country has regressed to a point where it is "completely losing leadership" and the situation has become increasingly worrisome. He attributed this to authorities turning a blind eye to the issue, allowing the situation to return to pre-campaign levels, if not worse. A-Rocha Ghana had hoped that the crisis would prompt the country to maintain the progress made and reduce the environmental risks associated with illegal mining.
Unfortunately, recent observations from the field have left Bosu deeply concerned about the direction of the fight.
When asked if Ghana is worse off a year after the crash, Bosu responded unequivocally: "Yes!" The helicopter crash had initially sparked renewed calls for stronger action against illegal mining, primarily due to the threat of further forest destruction and water pollution. However, A-Rocha Ghana's latest assessment suggests that the momentum generated by these concerns has not translated into sustained progress, leaving the fight against galamsey in a state of hopelessness.
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