Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has disclosed that 71 individuals have been apprehended and more than 150 excavators, vehicles and firearms confiscated in the ongoing galamsey crackdown.<\/p>\n
Addressing an audience of diplomats, journalists and civil\u2011society actors at a World Press Freedom Day event hosted by the German Embassy and the UK High Commission in Accra on Monday, 5 May, Mr Kwakye Ofosu reiterated the government\u2019s unyielding commitment to eradicating illegal mining.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs of the last brief that we got, 71 illegal miners have been arrested. Over 150 excavators, bulldozers, vehicles, and other weapons have been seized so far. Work is ongoing to ensure that L.I. 2462 no longer exists,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
He reminded attendees that on 20 March, the Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala, laid Legislative Instrument 2462 before Parliament.<\/p>\n
Initially mooted for amendment, the regulation\u2014which permits mining in forest reserves, is now set for outright repeal when the House reconvenes.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have abandoned plans to merely amend the regulation and will instead pursue its complete revocation,\u201d Mr Kwakye Ofosu confirmed.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, he assured that existing mining laws would be reviewed and fortified as part of a broader strategy to eliminate galamsey.<\/p>\n
The Minister emphasised that these measures form only one facet of a multi\u2011pronged approach designed to protect Ghana\u2019s natural heritage and uphold the rule of law.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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