Galamsey could wipe out Ghana’s forest reserves, put Atewa Forest at risk – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that Ghana risks losing its forest reserves, including the Atewa Forest, if illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, is not urgently brought under control.

The Minority’s meeting with the Christian Council forms part of its engagement with key stakeholders on issues it considers critical to national development, including illegal mining and the protection of Ghana’s natural resources.

He also raised concerns about the structure of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), arguing that its current framework does not sufficiently distinguish between legally mined gold and gold produced through illegal mining.