A concerned caller on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show (SMS) expressed disappointment with what he describes as a lackadaisical approach President Akufo-Addo adopted in the fight against illegal mining also known galamsey.
Speaking on September 24, Ken said the president had promised to resign if galamsey persisted under his watch.
However, after almost eight years, the canker still persisted and President Akufo-Addo has completely turned a blind eye to the menace as though it was non-existent.
On the back of this, Ken asked "Why are we not calling on the president to resign? In any serious country, he would have resigned by now.”
He continued that the same President had looked on and let his own people mine in forest reserves.
Ken said it was best if these individuals who are mining in forest reserves are named and shamed. He explained that the level to which the menace has escalated means only the president can end the crisis.
Meanwhile, on September 13, President Akufo-Addo formed a five-member ministerial ad-hoc committee to evaluate the government's ongoing efforts to combat galamsey.
The committee has been given the responsibility of reviewing the effectiveness of the measures implemented to address the environmental damage caused by illegal mining across the country.
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