National House of Chiefs to resort to destruction and seizing of mining equipment as they fight galamsey

The National House of Chiefs say they will resort to seizing and burning equipment to ensure that galamsey becomes a thing of the past.

In a statement issued on November 1, 2024, the National House of Chiefs mentioned that they are aware of illegal mining known in the local parlance as Galamsey and its devastating effect and will ensure that they fight against it.

” The National House of Chiefs has condemned illegal mining with its environmental and health hazards. and henceforth Nananom declare the practice banned throughout their lands in Ghana,” the Chiefs announced.

“Nananom hereby resolve to seize, destroy any machinery. equipment, tools, implements etc. used in furtherance of the act. Nananom further undertake to liaise with law enforcement agencies to prosecute all offenders” they assured.

The Chiefs used the opportunity to remind the people of Ghana of the need for peace during the December 7 election.

“Ghana proudly boasts of three decades of democratic elections and peaceful transfer of power. earning recognition as West Africa’s beacon of democracy. The House emphasizes that all citizens should refrain from undermining democracy through electoral manipulation, violence, or media coercion,” the chiefs urged.

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