Media personality Nana Aba Anamoah has praised Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for proposing what she describes as the most practical solution to tackling illegal mining, or “galamsey.”
In a post on X on Friday, October 11, Anamoah expressed her support for Dr. Bawumia’s approach, emphasizing that his strategy demonstrates a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding the galamsey menace and offers sustainable solutions.
Nana Aba Anamoah highlighted the Vice President’s focus on technological interventions and structured measures to combat the root causes of galamsey, setting his plan apart from previous efforts.
“I just listened to Dr. Bawumia’s remarks on galamsey. Glad he’s finally commented on the menace. His solution is the most practical one I’ve heard so far. I hope he walks the talk if he gets the mandate,” she posted.
She pointed out that Dr. Bawumia’s proposed approach involves empowering the Ghana Geological Authority to identify gold-rich areas in the country. This, in turn, would allow the Minerals Commission to take full control of demarcating those areas for mining, rather than granting prospecting licenses for individuals to search for gold themselves.
Nana Aba Anamoah urged Ghanaians to support initiatives that prioritize the protection of the nation’s water bodies and forest reserves, stressing the need for sustainable development over short-term gains from illegal mining activities.
