Parliament risks failing Ghanaians if galamsey crisis persists - ACEPA
Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), warned that Parliament and government risk failing Ghanaians if urgent steps are not taken to address illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Dr. Draman described illegal mining as the country's most critical national challenge, cautioning that its environmental and social consequences continue to threaten livelihoods, water bodies and the country's long-term future. He stated, "One key issue that Parliament, government and state apparatus has failed Ghanaians is the issue of galamsey. We cannot take our eyes off this issue. It is an existential issue and if we don't take care we are all going to be consumed by the devastating outcomes that are already engulfing all of us."
Dr. Draman made the remarks during an interview on Channel One TV. He called on lawmakers to intensify oversight and demonstrate greater seriousness in safeguarding the country's natural resources and environmental future. Dr. Draman said, "If that matter is not dealt with, we might as well say government has failed and Parliament has failed."
Ahead of the reconvening of the Ninth Parliament, Dr. Draman insisted that the new parliamentary sitting must produce practical interventions and stronger accountability measures to tackle the growing menace. He called on Parliament to solve the country's problems.
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ACEPA's Executive Director, Dr. Rasheed Draman, has cautioned Parliament and government about the ongoing galamsey crisis. He suggests that the country's future is at stake if immediate action isn't taken - but what could that be?
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