- Government Urged to Take Drastic Action Against Rampant Illegal Mining Destroying Ghana’s Environment
- Galamsey Crisis: Abu Jinapor Calls for Immediate State of Emergency
The fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has taken a new turn as Abu Jinapor, a leading voice in Ghana’s environmental protection efforts, demands stronger government action. In a bold statement, Jinapor called for a state of emergency to curb the destructive activities of illegal miners wreaking havoc on Ghana’s lands and water bodies. 
Why a State of Emergency is Needed
Galamsey has caused irreversible damage to forests, rivers, and farmlands, threatening food security and clean water supply. Despite past interventions, illegal miners continue to operate with impunity, often with the backing of powerful figures.
Jinapor argues that only a state of emergency can empower security forces to take swift, uncompromising action against these criminals. This would include: - Mass arrests and prosecution of illegal miners and their financiers. - Confiscation of equipment used in galamsey operations. - Strict monitoring of mining zones to prevent further destruction. Government’s Weak Response Fuels Crisis
Critics accuse the government of lacking the political will to end galamsey. Past initiatives, like the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), have failed to deliver lasting solutions.
Jinapor insists that empty promises and half-measures must stop. He warns that if drastic action isn’t taken now, Ghana could face: - Total destruction of major rivers like the Pra, Ankobra, and Birim. - Collapse of agriculture in affected regions. - Long-term health crises from polluted water sources.
What Ghanaians Can Do
The fight against galamsey isn’t just the government’s responsibility. Citizens must: - Report illegal mining activities to authorities. - Support sustainable mining initiatives. - Hold leaders accountable for enforcing anti-galamsey laws.
Final Call to Action
Abu Jinapor’s demand for a state of emergency highlights the urgency of the galamsey crisis. If Ghana doesn’t act now, future generations will pay the price.
Will the government finally listen, or will galamsey destroy Ghana’s future?
The fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has taken a new turn as Abu Jinapor, a leading voice in Ghana’s environmental protection efforts, demands stronger government action. In a bold statement, Jinapor called for a state of emergency to curb the destructive activities of illegal miners wreaking havoc on Ghana’s lands and water bodies.
Why a State of Emergency is Needed
Galamsey has caused irreversible damage to forests, rivers, and farmlands, threatening food security and clean water supply. Despite past interventions, illegal miners continue to operate with impunity, often with the backing of powerful figures.
Jinapor argues that only a state of emergency can empower security forces to take swift, uncompromising action against these criminals. This would include:
Jinapor argues that only a state of emergency can empower security forces to take swift, uncompromising action against these criminals. This would include:
- Mass arrests and prosecution of illegal miners and their financiers.
- Confiscation of equipment used in galamsey operations.
- Strict monitoring of mining zones to prevent further destruction.
Government’s Weak Response Fuels Crisis
Critics accuse the government of lacking the political will to end galamsey. Past initiatives, like the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), have failed to deliver lasting solutions.
Jinapor insists that empty promises and half-measures must stop. He warns that if drastic action isn’t taken now, Ghana could face:
- Total destruction of major rivers like the Pra, Ankobra, and Birim.
- Collapse of agriculture in affected regions.
- Long-term health crises from polluted water sources.
What Ghanaians Can Do
The fight against galamsey isn’t just the government’s responsibility. Citizens must:
- Report illegal mining activities to authorities.
- Support sustainable mining initiatives.
- Hold leaders accountable for enforcing anti-galamsey laws.
Final Call to Action
Abu Jinapor’s demand for a state of emergency highlights the urgency of the galamsey crisis. If Ghana doesn’t act now, future generations will pay the price.
Will the government finally listen, or will galamsey destroy Ghana’s future?
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