GALAMSEY FIGHT: Are We Truly Losing or Is It Just Hearsay?

Story By: Deborah Adorsu

Are we truly losing the fight against illegal mining or its hear say. This is exactly the questions asked by Ghanaians as the fight against galamsey intensifies.

The government says we are gradually reclaiming our lands and water yet are forest reserves and water bodies give no hope of recovery.

While stakeholders, religious bodies and other relevant bodies call for A state of emergency as championed by some members of the ndc in opposition, President John Mahama has dismissed reports suggesting his intents to declare a state of emergency to combat illegal mining.

According to the President, such an announcement was never made by his outfit pointing to a state of Emergency as the last resort.

He made the remarks while addressing Ghanaians in the diaspora during a town hall meeting in New York, as part of his engagements on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

Responding to questions on the galamsey menace, which has become a major national concern due to its devastating impact on water bodies, forest reserves and farmlands, the President said his government is focused on sustainable and lawful measures to tackle the menace.

Meanwhile, Newscenta editor, Elvis Darko, questioned whether President Mahama is receiving accurate information about the true state of affairs, as he believes there is a disconnect between official briefings and the realities in mining communities.