The Minority Leader in Parliament has raised alarm over the devastating environmental damage caused by illegal and unregulated mining activities.
He warned that Ghana faces an impending environmental crisis.
Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, October 15, he described the illegal mining menace, commonly known as “galamsey,” as a serious threat to the nation’s future.
He highlighted the harmful impact of galamsey on Ghana’s water bodies, pointing out that the illegal discharge of heavy metals is already affecting citizens’ health.
According to him, the environmental degradation caused by galamsey could have long-term consequences if not addressed immediately.
The Minority Leader called for urgent action, warning, “Ghana is on the precipice of self-inflicted environmental genocide.”
He stressed that the current situation requires decisive measures to prevent further damage.
“Let me be quick to say that all is not well with our country. Mr. Speaker, our country is under attack. Ghana is under a threat of an unprecedented spate of illegal, illicit, uncontrolled, and unregulated mining activities,” he lamented.
Dr Forson therefore urged “the House to rise to the occasion to bring the necessary action to bear on the President and Vice president to act.”
“At the heart of this crisis, leadership failure, official complicity and lack of political will by the Akufo-Addo/ Bawumia government and the NPP. Mr Speaker, to do nothing is no longer an option.”
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