An aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Miracles Aboagye, has questioned government’s sincerity in announcing a renewed fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, August 16, Mr Aboagye argued that after several years in office, it was disingenuous for authorities to present a fresh commitment as though the menace had only just been discovered.
“What have you been doing all this time if you’re now going to renew the galamsey fight?” he asked.
According to him, citizens expected decisive action from the outset, not recycled promises that cast doubt on government’s credibility.
“It is not enough to say you are renewing the fight. The people want to see results, not rhetoric,” he stressed.
Mr Aboagye further accused the administration of lacking consistency in policy and political will, pointing out that measures introduced in the past had been abandoned without explanation.
He argued that such inconsistencies had emboldened illegal miners and eroded public confidence in the state’s commitment to protect the environment.
Mr Aboagye therefore urged government to adopt a more transparent and accountable approach, stressing that safeguarding the country’s water bodies and forests must be treated as a national priority.
“This is about the future of our children and the survival of our communities. We need leadership that will act firmly and consistently, not one that revisits the same promises every few years,” he emphasised.
Source: Ernest K. Arhinful
