Illegal miners, commonly known as galamsey operators, are throwing jabs at the government for its failure to create job opportunities for the youth. They argue that this lack of employment has led them to engage in illegal mining, resulting in significant destruction of forest reserves and water bodies.
In a viral video, one illegal miner was seen standing on a mining pit, singing and calling on the government to provide jobs for young people.
‘’Create jobs today and we will stop galamsey illegal minisers’’
Meanwhile, concerned Ghanaian youth have taken to the streets of Accra to demand an end to illegal mining activities.
Their protest began early this morning in Okponglo, where participants, dressed in red and black, marched from Shiashie to the Association International School, then to Kawukudi Junction and the Accra Sports Stadium, expressing their frustration over the government’s inaction regarding this issue.
Organised Labour has also announced a planned nationwide strike for October 10 in response to the government’s failure to declare a state of emergency regarding the galamsey crisis.
They emphasize that illegal mining has severely harmed Ghana’s environment, particularly affecting water bodies and farmlands, and insist that urgent and decisive action is needed.
