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I Have a Book That Contains the Names of All Galamsey Operators – Nana Frimpong Ziega Reveals
Ghanaian entertainment pundit and radio presenter,Nana Frimpong Ziega has revealed that he possesses a detailed record of individuals involved in illegal small-scale mining, commonly referred to as galamsey.
During his recent appearance on UTV’s United Showbiz show, Nana Ziega averred that he knows not only the names of these operators but also their mining sites and the caretakers responsible for overseeing these locations.
He emphasized that the list includes a wide range of individuals, such as parliamentarians, ministers, District Chief Executives (DCEs), military officers, reverend ministers, and former police commanders. “I have a book that contains the names of all galamsey operators,” he stated, highlighting the alarming level of involvement in these illegal activities.
Nana Ziega also addressed the complexities surrounding the issue of galamsey, asserting that it is far more difficult to tackle than many people perceive.
“This problem is not as simple as some see it. It involves deep-rooted interests and a network that makes addressing it quite challenging,” he remarked.
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Ziega further asserted that some chiefs are also complicit in these activities, revealing that they grant land to Chinese nationals who engage in galamsey, exacerbating the problem. Questioning Ghana’s visa policies, he asked why the country has a visa waiver for Chinese nationals while there is no reciprocal arrangement with China. He stressed that a concerted effort must be made in the fight against galamsey, highlighting the urgent need for effective measures to combat this escalating issue.
His comments come amid increasing public concern over the environmental devastation caused by illegal mining in Ghana. Communities across the country have witnessed significant degradation of land, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity due to these activities. Rivers that once provided clean water have become polluted with chemicals used in mining, endangering both human health and wildlife. This mounting environmental crisis has spurred public outcry and calls for urgent government intervention.