IMANI Africa’s Kofi Bentil says Ghana’s economy heavily relies on galamsey and warns it could collapse without strong political will to end the practice
Martin Kpebu, a private legal practitioner, opposes a state of emergency for fighting illegal mining, believing it would violate fundamental human rights
The MCE for Akuapem South, Paul Osae Offei, has pledged to focus on improving infrastructure, revenue mobilization, and social services to accelerate development in the municipality
The MCE for Abuakwa South, Addo-Aikins Junior, has vowed to lead a relentless fight against illegal mining (galamsey), which he says is destroying water sources and threatening the livelihoods
The DCE for Asene-Manso-Akroso, Eric Ahinikwa, has appealed to the government to urgently address road and educational infrastructure challenges in his district
Aowin's MCE, Stephen Morcher, announced a development plan to improve the municipality's roads, educational and health facilities, and combat illegal mining
