The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, says the government has shown renewed commitment and energy in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Tuesday, December30, he said since the NDC assumed office, efforts have been intensified to streamline mining activities, particularly those that pollute water bodies and degrade forest reserves.
He noted that the government has moved with a united front, with the President, ministers, and state agencies all working together to address public concerns about environmental destruction.
According to him, strong attention has also been placed on regulating artisanal and alluvial mining to ensure that mining activities are carried out responsibly and in line with the law.
Touching on the issue of foreign nationals involved in illegal mining, Mr. Gbanda said deportations have been consistently enforced.
He explained that in early 2025, several foreign nationals engaged in galamsey were deported through the coordinated efforts of the Ministry of the Interior, the Ghana Immigration Service, and other security agencies.
Mr. Gbanda stressed that authorities have remained firm on the issue, adding that there has not been any instance where foreign nationals arrested for illegal mining were allowed to remain in the country.
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