[ 2017-04-24 ]

The 21-day #stopGalamseynow ultimatum story
Following the Ministry of Lands and Natural
Resources’ declaration of a 21-day ultimatum to
all illegal miners to cease their operations and
surrender their equipment, a number of significant
actions have taken place.

These actions form part of concerted national
efforts to root out the illegal mining menace that
has devastated the country’s environment. The
infographic below details the key actions that
have happened within the 21-day ultimatum period.


The key actors as shown in the image include the
Media, Judiciary, Security agencies and the
Ministry.

Many communities in Ghana are currently suffering
the negative effects of galamsey which has left
most of Ghana’s fresh water poisonous. Thousands
of acres of fertile farmlands have also been
destroyed as a result of galamsey.

Although Ghana’s laws are clear on illegal
mining, the activity has been allowed to continue
for more than two decades. Citi FM has been at the
forefront of media advocacy and crusade for action
against the illegal activity. The station has
among other things petitioned parliament to act to
stop the illegal activity.

It is unclear what government’s next line of
action is with regards to completely addressing
the problem.

Source - citifmonline.com

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