Mr. Michael Donkor, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Amansie Central, has appealed to all stakeholders, including chiefs, Assembly and Unit Committee members, with firsthand information in the district to complement government’s efforts at flushing out illegal mining activities in the area.
According to him, there were indications that illegal mining was still going on, on the blind side of the authorities, hence, the need for all hands to be on deck to ensure that our water bodies and forests are safe for the unborn children.
Speaking to The Chronicle with regard to complaints by the residents of Adoowa on the unabated invasion of illegal miners in the community, the DCE said the fight against the canker must be the responsibility of all.
He called for the assistance of the residents by providing the requisite information leading to the exposure of unscrupulous elements who indulge in the illegal act.
Mr. Donkor said he had directed the security agents to impound the equipment of illegal miners who had invaded the community in the past five months, destroying farmlands, water bodies and the forest in the area.
The DCE cautioned those claiming ownership of concessions in the area to stop operating within the district or blame themselves when the security agencies deal with them ruthlessly.
