Arise Ghana demands stronger commitment to end galamsey
Civil society organisation Arise Ghana has called on the government to intensify and sustain its efforts to combat illegal mining, warning that the continued destruction of water bodies poses a serious threat to the health and wellbeing of Ghanaians.
Ghana's civil society group Arise Ghana has implored the government to boost its commitment to tackling illegal mining, warning that the ongoing destruction of water bodies endangers the health and well-being of Ghanaians. The organization asserts that a more urgent and consistent approach is needed to reverse the environmental damage caused by illegal mining practices. They emphasized that economic interests should not supersede public health and the preservation of Ghana's natural resources.
Selorm Dramani Dzramado, a prominent member of Arise Ghana, addressed journalists during a media engagement on the state of the agricultural sector. He vowed that his organization would persistently push for progress in combating the galamsey menace. "Some individuals continue to profit at the cost of our health," he stated.
Mr. Dzramado urged the government to ensure that the fight against illegal mining is carried out with a comprehensive commitment, rather than a casual or haphazard approach. He promised that Arise Ghana would continue to monitor developments and hold authorities accountable in their efforts to eradicate illegal mining.
Mr. Dzramado also advocated for legislative support for reforms introduced by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. According to his independent assessment, certain policies of the ministry are yielding positive outcomes; however, legislation is required to establish a more robust and sustainable framework for these reforms.
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