Spokesperson for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Gideon Boako, has unleashed strong words against individuals involved in illegal mining, particularly those operating in water bodies.
He described these actions as “inherently evil,” emphasizing the catastrophic effects they have on Ghana’s environment and vital water resources.
Dr. Boako’s remarks come at a time when the illegal mining crisis, widely referred to as galamsey, continues to raise alarms across the nation.
During an interview with Peace FM on Monday, October 7, he highlighted the severe repercussions of mining activities in water bodies, noting that they lead to significant environmental degradation and pose alarming threats to public health.
He articulated concerns that the pollution of water sources directly endangers the livelihoods of communities reliant on clean water for drinking, agriculture, and other essential needs.
“Dr. Bawumia’s position on illegal mining and mining everywhere and using any means and any method to mine and in the end causing destruction to the environment and those with licenses to mine… is not good and they are destroying the land. The most painful part is those mining on our water bodies,” he stated.
Boako further called for united efforts to address the galamsey issue, urging both government officials and citizens to take a decisive stand against illegal mining operations.
He emphasised the urgency of enforcing existing laws more strictly to deter individuals who exploit the nation’s natural resources without consideration for environmental impact.