Illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as galamsey, remains a persistent menace, with many urging the government to take swift action as it continues to ravage the country.

Speaking on this growing development on Monday, September 29, 2025, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, said the activities of these illegal miners were causing more harm than good as farmlands are being destroyed, waterbodies are turning milky brown, among other negative effects.

He questioned the future Ghanaians are bequeathing to the future generation.

“It is not just a challenge for me as a minister or as a citizen, it is a challenge for all of us. We are polluting the environment, destroying our land and water resources. So, what future are we bequeathing to the next generation?” he asked.

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His words strike a chord with ongoing demands from community groups, religious leaders, and environmentalists who want the government to step up its fight against galamsey.

Opoku stressed that the country's food supply and access to clean water hang in the balance and called on everyone to play a part in protecting the environment.

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