Audio By Carbonatix The Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has called on Ghanaians to put aside political differences and unite in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking on Badwam on Adom TV on Thursday, April 23, he expressed concern that the situation is getting out of control. According to him, the country has reached a point where partisan politics must be set aside if meaningful progress is to be made in tackling the problem. He stressed that without collective support for government efforts, the fight against galamsey will not succeed. Collins Adomako-Mensah further noted that illegal mining activities are now being carried out openly, with perpetrators showing little to no fear. He warned that the normalisation of such acts poses a serious threat to the environment and the country’s future. He therefore urged all politicians and stakeholders, regardless of political affiliation, to come together and support efforts to end galamsey. “It is high time we put politics aside and support the government in the fight against galamsey,” he said. 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 Gold Mining 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 GoldBod engages small-scale miners, pledges stronger support to boost gold production Galamsey is ‘economic sabotage’ threatening Ghana’s survival – Church of Pentecost Galamsey draining tanker workforce – NPA raises concern over driver exodus Cut fuel supply to galamsey operators now – Coalition petitions NPA The Church of Pentecost raises alarm over galamsey impact on baptism and livelihoods Paediatric Society urges Mahama to push global crime against humanity status for galamsey Anti-galamsey coalition demands action on fuel access to illegal miners NAIMOS cracks down on galamsey surge at Gwira Banso, destroys heavy equipment in Nzema East operations ‘Adamus is for Ghanaians’ – Mining firm refutes claims of secret foreign leases Adamus reaffirms commitment to Nzema communities amid concession concerns Latest Stories Politics must be set aside in galamsey fight—Afigya Kwabre North MP11 seconds Girl, 10, finds rare Mexican axolotl under Welsh bridge35 seconds Xenophobic attacks: SA envoy must explain presence of South Africans in Ghana—Solomon Owusu6 minutes If we have the ball, we attack – Queiroz outlines Black Stars philosophy11 minutes GCB Bank supports Ghana Army Volleyball Team with US$20,000 for Rwanda tournament14 minutes Center for Social Development sponsors NVTI trade test for 26 inmates at Tamale Central Prison15 minutes Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving five critically hurt15 minutes Cabinet approves visa waiver for 3 countries22 minutes More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds24 minutes Ruth Slenczynska, last surviving pupil of Rachmaninoff, dies aged 10124 minutes Israeli strikes kill eight Palestinians in Gaza, first responders say25 minutes UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal25 minutes Ghana has potential to become ‘country of champions’ – Carlos Queiroz25 minutes The court lacked jurisdiction to hear the quo warranto application against the prosecutorial powers of the OSP36 minutes Former IGP Paul Tawiah Quaye reported dead37 minutes