The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has condemned the activities of illegal miners, urging citizens to henceforth see them as dangerous terrorists endangering the lives of Ghanaians, myjoyonline.com has reported.

He further urged Ghanaians not to allow some individuals to make money at the detriment of the lives of citizens.

Speaking during a press briefing on April 3, 2025, he said, "We can't allow few people to make money at the expense of millions of Ghanaians and kill us. We must now begin to see them as dangerous terrorists who are killing us.”

Armah-Kofi Buah also highlighted the alarming pollution levels in Ghana’s water bodies, stating that turbidity levels have risen between 5,000 and 12,000 - far beyond the acceptable standard of 500.

"You cannot have a country where your water systems are so polluted that the turbidity levels are 5,000 to 12,000 when it should be 500. It means we are drinking poison," he lamented.

The minister emphasised that the government is willing to support those who wish to engage in legal and responsible small-scale mining.

"If anybody wants to do genuine small-scale mining, this government is committed to guiding them, giving them licenses, and guiding them on the path of doing small-scale mining in a more responsible and sustainable manner," he stated.

His remarks follow growing concerns over the devastating effects of illegal mining, which has led to deforestation, water contamination. and health crises in many communities in the country.

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