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Minority Leader sounds alarm on galamsey menace

Accra, Oct 16, GNA-Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Minority Leader, has warned of the devastating impact of widespread illegal mining (galamsey) on Ghana’s environment and economy.

Addressing Parliament in his welcome speech, Dr Forson attributed the crisis to alleged leadership failures and official complicity, alleging that key government figures had allowed illegal mining to continue unchecked.

“…Mr Speaker, the lack of political will by the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia-led NPP government has crippled communities across the nation,” he emphasised.

Dr Forson urged Parliament to take immediate action, stressing that inaction was no longer an option, adding, “This House must rise to the occasion and bring pressure on the government to act,” he declared.

The Minority Leader cautioned that without strong leadership and accountability, Ghana’s natural resources and future generations remained at risk.