Security Analyst Prof. Kwesi Aning has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to take decisive action to address the escalating galamsey menace in Ghana
In an interview, Prof. Aning emphasized the need for a more proactive approach to combat this pressing issue.
He criticized the current approach as ineffective and urged for bolder measures to tackle the problem.
Prof. Aning highlighted the devastating impact of galamsey on Ghana’s water bodies and forests, noting that the country derives no significant economic benefit from this illegal practice.
The security expert emphasized the urgency of adopting a collective and firm stance against galamsey to safeguard Ghana’s natural resources and ensure sustainable development.
He pointed out the complicity of various stakeholders, from law enforcement to those involved in the illegal mining activities.
Prof. Aning’s comments follow the President’s recent directive to deploy additional troops to combat galamsey.
On Thursday, October 10, the Ghanaian military launched a renewed operation, resulting in the destruction of significant mining equipment on the first day.
The military crackdown, targeting illegal mining operations in water bodies and protected areas, is part of a broader national effort to curb the devastating impact of galamsey on the environment.
