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Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, the Presidential Candidate of the Movement for Change, has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling the issue of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, by advocating for life imprisonment as a deterrent for offenders.

During an address at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) encounter in Accra on October 1, 2024, he emphasised the importance of harsher penalties to protect Ghana’s environment and natural resources.

Mr Kyerematen argued that the current 10-year prison sentence for illegal miners is insufficient to discourage individuals from engaging in the destructive practice.

He outlined his proposal for life imprisonment as a stronger punitive measure, aimed at curbing the widespread illegal mining activities that continue to threaten the nation’s water bodies and land.

In addition to the proposed life sentences, the Movement for Change leader pledged to introduce state-of-the-art technology to aid in the restoration of polluted rivers and water bodies.

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