Here are 4 key measures by Nana Addo to fight galamsey

Galamsey, or illegal mining, poses significant challenges to Ghana's environment, economy, and social fabric.

To effectively combat this issue, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has outlined a multifaceted approach to fight the menace.

He has directed the Attorney General to work with the Chief Justice to "increase the number of courts handling cases related to illegal mining."

He stated that four dedicated courts had already been established to enhance the legal actions against galamsey.

Regarding other steps to fight the illicit small-scale mining trade, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo also directed the Minister for Defence to deploy additional military forces to intensify the ongoing operation halt which aims to curb illegal mining activities.

The President also directed the Ministry of the Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation together with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to suspend with immediate effect the enforcement of L.I 2462 on mining in forest reserves.

In a statement issued on October 9, 2024, by the Office of the Presidency outlined a number of measures to address concerns raised by Organised Labour.

These include; a directive for the Defence Minister to deploy additional military forces to intensify 'Operation Halt' in curbing illegal mining activities.

"The operation will be bolstered by the deployment of naval boats on polluted river bodies to ensure the immediate cessation of all mining activities, legal or illegal, in and around these water bodies," the statement said.

Here are the key measures that can be implemented:

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