Prof. Opoku-Agyemang Urges MPs to Fight Galamsey


Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for urgent collective action to restore responsible small-scale mining in Ghana. Speaking at the Parliamentarians' Conference on Restoring a Culture of Proper Small-Scale Mining, she stressed the need to curb illegal mining, which has led to severe environmental degradation.


Representing President John Dramani Mahama, the Vice President congratulated Members of Parliament on their electoral victories and urged them to use their influence to combat the destruction caused by illegal mining. She highlighted the alarming pollution of Ghana’s water bodies and the loss of 44 forest reserves, warning that it would take millions of cedis to restore the damage.


“All three water basin systems in the country are under real threat,” she said. “Illegal mining has devastated communities, poisoned water sources, and even caused birth defects.”


Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized that restoring sustainable mining practices requires a multi-stakeholder approach, with Parliament, civil society organizations, and local authorities playing key roles. She commended the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Ama Kofi Buah, for his proactive efforts in engaging stakeholders and enhancing enforcement measures.


“This battle cannot be fought by government alone. We must work together to ensure that small-scale mining is an avenue for economic empowerment, not destruction,” she stated.







The Vice President urged MPs to go beyond rhetoric and take tangible actions that will bring real change to their constituencies. She called for responsible mining practices that promote job creation and sustainable development without harming the environment.


Prof. Opoku-Agyemang concluded by expressing gratitude to the organizers and participants, urging them to leave the conference with a renewed sense of purpose to restore a culture of proper mining in Ghana.

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