The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate dismissal of the Lands Minister and his deputies, accusing them of failing to protect Ghana’s water bodies from the devastating effects of illegal mining.
Ranking Member of the Works and Housing Committee, Vincent Oppong Asamoah, argued that the ministers’ removal is the only way to address the escalating galamsey crisis.
He highlighted the fact that even the hometown of Deputy Lands Minister, Mireku Duker, is not spared from the menace.
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has raised serious concerns about the impact of galamsey on the Pra River, a major source of water for the country.
The illegal mining activities have disrupted the company’s operations, leading to a significant drop in water production nationwide.
This has resulted in water shortages in several regions, including the Central Region.
GWCL’s Managing Director, Clifford Braimah, has suggested that the government entrust the military with the protection of endangered water sources.
However, the Minority remains skeptical about the possibility of such measures being implemented before the general elections.
Water and Sanitation Minister Lydia Alhassan has assured the public that the government is taking steps to mitigate the impact of galamsey on water quality.
However, the growing crisis continues to pose a serious threat to Ghana’s water security.
