Grapevine

You've regretably failed to stop galamsey; deal with it before exiting office

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has expressed serious concerns over President Nana Akufo-Addo's unfulfilled promise to tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

He urged President Akufo-Addo to make good on his pledge to combat the menace before his term in office ends.

Speaking at the 28th GJA Awards and the association's 75th-anniversary celebration in Accra on September 28, Mr Dwumfour lamented the devastating impact of galamsey on Ghana’s environment and water bodies.

He described the situation as "shameful," noting that the once-pristine water sources in the country have been reduced to murky, dark brown bodies due to illegal mining activities.

Mr Dwumfour called on all Ghanaians to join in the fight against galamsey, stressing that it is a national issue that requires collective action.