The Civil Society Alliance has called on President John Dramani Mahama to issue a directive to immediately halt illegal mining activities across the country, stressing the detrimental effects these activities have on the environment.
Speaking at a press conference, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security, Nana Amoasi VII, strongly urged John Mahama to take swift and decisive action.
“We urge you to issue a bold directive to halt all illegal mining activities immediately to deter those who defy the law,” he said.
He also recommended the repeal of the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Regulation 2022 (L.I. 2462) and called for enhanced enforcement of existing mining laws to address the issue more effectively.
Dr. Steve Manteaw, Chairman of the Civil Society Alliance, joined the call, urging the President to tackle the issue of corruption that fuels the illegal mining crisis.
“We want John Mahama to issue a bold statement in terms of how he intends to fight corruption in general, including corruption in the allocation of mining licences,” he stated.
The group’s demand highlights the growing concern over the environmental impact of illegal mining and the need for urgent, comprehensive action to restore integrity to the country’s mining sector.
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