Ghana Threatens To Immediately Deport Foreigners Who Engage In Illegal Gold Mining

Source: Africa Publicity

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reiterated the government’s commitment to deporting foreign nationals involved in illegal mining, known as galamsey. Addressing the Ghanaian community in Lagos, Nigeria, Ablakwa emphasized President Mahama’s stance on protecting the country’s natural resources.

Key Points

– Government’s Stance: “President Mahama has said that he will not tolerate any form of mining in our river bodies or forest reserves,” Ablakwa stated.
– Upcoming Military Operation: “In the next few days, we’re going to round people up and prosecute them,” Ablakwa revealed, highlighting the government’s plan to target illegal miners.
– Deportations Already Underway: “Already, a lot of deportations have been carried out. We’ve just not been advertising them,” he added, indicating that the government has been actively enforcing its policies.
– Cracking Down on Repeat Offenders: Ablakwa emphasized the need to tackle those who return to restricted zones after military operations have cleared them.
– Expected Outcomes: He expressed optimism that enforcing government actions will improve the country’s water turbidity.