Duncan-Williams warns galamsey could endanger Ghana’s future generations

Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, the founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, has expressed serious concerns about the detrimental impact of illegal mining on Ghana's environment, warning that the destruction could leave future generations with a severely damaged nation. During a church service on August 16, the Archbishop highlighted how illegal mining activities are gradually degrading the country's rivers and farmlands, threatening both food production and access to clean water.

He stressed that the consequences of environmental degradation extend far beyond the present, warning that children and grandchildren yet to be born could bear the brunt of the damage. "I spend a lot of time studying history and I am troubled by one thing – how we are managing the future of our children and grandchildren in terms of our water bodies, our land for crops and the food we consume," he said.

The Archbishop described the pollution and destruction of Ghana's natural resources as deeply troubling, adding, "We are poisoning the land. There are so many things we are doing." He also criticized the politicization of efforts to enforce laws against illegal mining, stating that political considerations have often undermined attempts to tackle the problem.

"Politicians sometimes hesitate to enforce the law to avoid losing electoral support," he lamented. Archbishop Duncan-Williams warned that prioritizing political interests over law enforcement could allow illegal activities to continue. "If people are afraid of losing their seat in parliament or their party losing, they allow lawlessness to persist," he added.

He urged Ghanaians to pray for their country, stating that he would devote more time to intercession as he contemplates the challenges facing Ghana and its future.