Natural Resource and Governance Analyst, Mr. Richard Elimah, has described the current fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, as poorly structured and politically influenced.
Speaking to OTEC News Reporter, Solomon Nimo, Mr. Elimah stressed that the fight against galamsey should not be reduced to politics but treated as a complex national issue that requires proper planning.
He criticized the government’s reliance on military deployment and the mere enactment of laws to clamp down on illegal miners, insisting that such measures are not yielding the expected results.
Mr. Elimah called on government to immediately adopt well-arranged strategies to stop the destruction of water bodies. He further suggested that making small-scale mining attractive and viable for Ghanaians will create more job opportunities for the youth and serve as a sustainable alternative to galamsey.
According to him, this approach will not only reduce illegal mining activities but also contribute positively to the nation’s economic growth.
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