Audio By Carbonatix Private legal practitioner Kwame Boafo Akuffo has called for more aggressive and decisive action in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. He insists that Ghana can no longer rely on what he described as a slow and ineffective approach. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, April 25, he stressed that illegal mining is endangering lives and called for stronger state intervention to protect citizens and natural resources. “Those who are in galamsey are taking our collective lives, and the state has the responsibility with the citizens to protect and fight any associations or entities that are taking our right to life. This issue of deploying people from Accra to go and fight galamsey in other places is rather too slow for me,” he said. He further urged a shift from what he termed a “Presbyterian approach” to enforcement, arguing that the current strategy lacks urgency and must be replaced with more drastic and immediate measures to address the crisis effectively. Kwame Akuffo’s comments come amid growing concern from religious and community leaders about the devastating impact of galamsey. The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, recently warned that illegal mining is disrupting both livelihoods and religious practices, including water baptism, due to the pollution of rivers in affected areas. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Galamsey Kwame Akuffo DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story RCOMSDEP Coordinator says galamsey fight is holistic and multi-pronged Kwame Akuffo urges Ghana to address local xenophobia while condemning attacks abroad Free Zones CEO Dr Mary Awusi apologises to Church of Pentecost Chairman over galamsey remarks Conviction of party officials in galamsey cases will deter illegal mining – Appiah-Danquah Two dead, one in critical condition after galamsey pit collapse at Assin North “We’ll treat him as a politician next time” — Free Zones CEO warns Pentecost Chair Apostle Nyamekye over galamsey comments Chiefs and youth march against emerging galamsey activities in Berekum Politics must be set aside in galamsey fight—Afigya Kwabre North MP Galamsey is ‘economic sabotage’ threatening Ghana’s survival – Church of Pentecost Galamsey draining tanker workforce – NPA raises concern over driver exodus Latest Stories Galamsey fight: Stop ‘Presbyterian approach’ and take drastic action – Kwame Akuffo tells gov’t5 minutes JS Construction launches female scholarships and donates industrial printer to Kumasi Technical University39 minutes RCOMSDEP Coordinator says galamsey fight is holistic and multi-pronged39 minutes Gov’t has made significant gains in galamsey fight – RCOMSDEP Coordinator1 hour Kwame Akuffo urges Ghana to address local xenophobia while condemning attacks abroad1 hour Abirem MP demands a unified African response to Xenophobic attacks in South Africa1 hour South African authorities have pledged to tackle xenophobic attacks – Ghana’s High Commission2 hours AU must act on Xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians in South Africa – Ken Ashigbey2 hours S.A Xenophobia Attacks: President Mahama must engage Ramaphosa – Ken Ashigbey2 hours Volta River Authority extends Employee Volunteer Programme to SOGASCO2 hours Damang mine takeover: Council of Imams in Ashanti region backs Ibrahim Mahama2 hours From Awareness to Action: CFLE Africa drives Youth Financial Empowerment at 5th National Conference2 hours Lilian Chipeso and Goshers: From banter to a celebration of African unity2 hours Your mouth is also your office: A word to public officials on the danger of careless speech2 hours Stay loyal despite frustrations over contracts — Asiedu Nketia to NDC supporters3 hours