My activism against galamsey has made me a target – Tanoso Ankobeahene
The Ankobeahene of the Tanoso Traditional Council, Nana Okofo Dartey Amoako Atta, has denied allegations linking him to illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, insisting that his outspoken stance against the practice has instead made him a target of suspicion. Nana Amoako Atta said he has been actively involved in efforts to combat illegal mining […]
Nana Okofo Dartey Amoako Atta, the Tanoso Traditional Council's Ankobeahene, has vehemently denied claims that he is involved in illegal mining, or "galamsey." He insists that his vocal opposition to the practice has instead made him a target. Nana Amoako Atta explained that his recent arrest alongside Alhassan Adamu, the Afrisipa Krom Youth Chairman, was due to his involvement in handling seized mining equipment, which has been wrongly interpreted as evidence of his participation in illegal mining.
He clarified that his role as the traditional council's spokesperson on galamsey has made him visible in the fight against illegal mining, and he supports efforts to expose and combat the issue through regular visits to galamsey sites, along with photographs and videos to document his activities. Nana Amoako Atta emphasized that his actions in recovering seized mining equipment should not be misconstrued as involvement in illegal mining.
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