The Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako Mensah, has urged the Mahama-led administration to declare illegal mining hotspots as security zones to effectively tackle the galamsey menace.
Speaking with Selorm Adonoo on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, October 11, Mr. Adomako Mensah argued that designating certain galamsey areas as restricted security zones would yield better results than calls for a nationwide state of emergency.
“For me, my point is that certain areas must be declared as major security zones. People should be barred from going into those areas. It’s as simple as that. The data is there, we all know, where the mining and galamsey are ongoing.
He emphasised, “I’m sure the National Security is aware of it. Simply stop everybody from going into those particular areas as quickly as possible; otherwise, we will be back with this same discussion. We need to double up.”
The MP also cautioned government officials and communicators against self-praise and political blame in addressing the issue, urging them instead to focus on practical solutions to end the destructive practice.
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