In this episode we will be discussing an issue that has been plaguing Ghana for years—illegal mining, locally known as galamsey.
The destruction of land and water bodies by this activity has reached alarming levels, prompting various stakeholders to call for drastic measures, including a possible state of emergency to curb this menace.
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Today is World Rivers Day.
In order for Ghana to restore its water bodies poisoned by illegal mining, Eco-Conscious Citizens demand that:
All parties or persons aspiring for political office must sign up to reclaiming and restoring water bodies, farm lands and forests and upholding the Polluter Pays Principle.
* Immediately declare a state of emergency in line with section 31 and 31 (4) of the 1992 constitution in order to fight the environmental terrorists. Deploy the Police and Military to remove all miners and mining equipment from our water bodies, forest reserves and farmlands.
* Repeal L.I. 2462 and ensuring that there is no mining or logging in protected forest reserves or globally significant biodiversity areas.
* Pause Small scale/Community Mining and stop issuing licences.
* Cause environmental terrorists and all persons named in Prof. Frimpong Boateng’s report to be investigated.
Eco-Conscious Citizens