The impact of illegal mining on the country’s lands cannot be underestimated. Galamsey or illegal mining has killed many lives.
The illegal mining process exposes human lives to uncovered underground pits aside making such lands infertile for plant life.
Interestingly, the authorities who are trusted with the responsibility for protecting the lands are sometimes found in the middle playing roles to facilitate illegal mining.
In a news report by UTV Ghana, the chief of Sefwi Elubo and his brother were arrested for their roles in connection with illegal mining activities in some compound houses in Sehwi Elubo.
Was it not right to arrest the chief and his brother for the alleged offences? Was it right to publicly announce the arrest and show pictures of the mining pits? How can the fight against galamsey be won?
Many Ghanaians have passed interesting comments about the reportage of the arrest.
What are your thoughts on the ongoing discussion?
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