Miners at the press conference
Small Scale Miners have accused Ghana’s largest opposition party, National Democratic Congress NDC, of hypocrisy regarding the recent labour strike demanding a moratorium on all forms of mining.
The Miners claim the NDC supports demonstrators in Accra but feigns support for their business in local communities.
They urged political parties and all stakeholders in the mining sector to meet at a round table discussion to find lasting solutions to the menace of illegal mining
At a meeting with Advocacy for Sustainable Mining in Amansie West, Zonal Chairman Joseph Mensah vowed to fight illegal mining, particularly on water bodies and forest reserves.
He appealed to the government to support their efforts.
Miners expressed frustration with galamsey activities undermining their legitimate businesses.
Amankwa Anthony called for stern action against illegal miners, dismissing calls for a total ban on small-scale mining.