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Yaw Nsarkoh, a member of the Ghana Anti-Galamsey Coalition, has criticized the government's efforts to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, as being grossly insufficient.

Speaking on JoyNews' Newsfile programme on Saturday, October 12, Mr Nsarkoh expressed disappointment in the measures implemented so far, stating that they have failed to address the scale of destruction caused by galamsey across the country.

He emphasised that the government's current interventions have not made a significant impact in curbing illegal mining activities, as evidenced by the continued degradation of Ghana's water bodies, farmlands, and forests.

Mr Nsarkoh pointed out that despite the many promises and actions taken by the government, illegal miners still operate with impunity, threatening the country's natural resources and public health.

He further noted that tackling galamsey requires more than just surface-level initiatives; it calls for a comprehensive and sustained approach that includes strict enforcement of laws, transparency in the mining sector, and holding perpetrators accountable.

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