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The Ghana Federation of Labour has issued an urgent plea to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, calling for immediate action to address the growing problem of illegal small-scale mining, commonly referred to as galamsey.
The Federation warns that without swift intervention, the nation is at risk of a serious socio-economic and environmental crisis.
Kenneth Koomson, Deputy Secretary General of the Federation, highlighted the harmful effects of galamsey.
. He pointed out that illegal mining activities are causing severe environmental damage, including deforestation, water pollution, and land degradation. These consequences not only threaten the livelihoods of local communities but also pose significant public health risks and undermine the long-term economic stability of the country.
Koomson stressed the need for decisive and comprehensive measures to combat galamsey, stating, “This is the right time for us to unite and call on the president to take just, constitutional, and honest action to save Ghana from imminent collapse and destruction.”
He added, “If we don’t take swift and drastic measures, a time will come when we will lose our lands, our livelihoods, and everything Ghanaians rely on for survival, all because of galamsey.”
