By Festus Matey – Leader, Legal Green Association LGA (Ghana)
Legal Green Association (LGA), a left-wing association of Professional Law Students in Ghana has issued a press release per their stand on Galamsey in the Country.
They indicated this through the statement from their Leader Mr. Festus Matey on the Government’s invitation to civil society organizations (CSOs) engagement on illegal mining.
In their words “We forward our opinion on this national issue and propose some solutions. The Association is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices that protect Ghana’s natural resources and ensure a better future for generations to come. “
‘Galamsey’ refers to illegal small-scale gold mining, primarily in Ghana, a practice that has led to severe environmental destruction, including water pollution, deforestation, and soil degradation. The term is derived from the phrase “gather them and sell” and was historically used for traditional mining but now broadly encompasses illegal and artisanal small-scale mining activities.
In conclusion, “the Legal Green Association is dedicated to supporting sustainable mining in Ghana.” “Through the implementation of enforcement measures, collaboration with stakeholders, promotion of economic alternatives, and ensuring environmental justice, we are confident that Ghana can win this battle. The future of Ghana’s mineral wealth lies in the ability to balance economic needs with ecological stewardship. Sustainable mining practices are essential for the long-term success of Ghana’s mineral industry. Government, civil society, academia, and traditional authorities must therefore collaborate to make this transformation real and irreversible.”
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“We trust that our contribution will be taken into account during the engagement and in future policy actions. We are also open to future collaboration and participation in any technical and policy-level engagements on this issue.”
Festus Matey Evans Mawunyo Tsikata
Leader, LGA Head, Politics and Elections Affairs – LGA
The Author Mr. Festus Matey who is the President and Leader of the Legal Green Association Ghana (LGA), can be reached on +233 243679899.
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