Mobile Money Advocacy Group (MOMAG), has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the government fails to take active steps against illegal mining (galamsey).
MOMAG has blamed government for the now deplorable state of Ghana’s forest reserves and water bodies, saying it failed to act decisively in the fight against galamsey.
“In light of the government’s inaction, MOMAG is left with no choice but to consider a nationwide strike and this strike will impact momo transactions, bill payments, salary payments, and financial inclusion will also be affected,” Kingsley Amoako Atta, National Secretary of MOMAG stated.
The group has given government an ultimatum, stating that if the fight against galamsey does not make headway, members of MOMAG will put their operations on a standstill to protest against the environmental destruction caused by illegal mining.
Kingsley Amoako Atta, National Secretary of MOMAG made the following demands to government;
1. Declare a state of emergency over all water bodies
2. Cancel all mining leases that cross water bodies
3. Enforce laws and regulations governing mining activities
4. Provide alternative livelihood for illegal miners
