{"id":70982,"date":"2024-04-15T16:42:52","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T16:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/we-cannot-let-this-continue-angry-nzemas-wage-war-against-galamsey"},"modified":"2024-04-15T17:12:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T17:12:46","slug":"we-cannot-let-this-continue-angry-nzemas-wage-war-against-galamsey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/we-cannot-let-this-continue-angry-nzemas-wage-war-against-galamsey","title":{"rendered":"\u2018We cannot let this continue\u2019 \u2013 Angry Nzemas wage war against galamsey"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Angry Nzema residents are unhappy about the rate at which illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, is destroying forests and water bodies in the area.<\/b><\/p>\n

The residents voiced their concerns in a press conference held at Bakanta, a community in the Ellembele District of the Western Region.<\/p>\n

According to the residents, security heads and political authorities in the area have refused to call the illegal miners to order, a situation they described as unfortunate.<\/p>\n

They believe the government\u2019s commitment to fighting the menace is loose and as such, they will continue to make their voices heard until their rivers, land, and forests are free from illegal mining pollution.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Allua Vaah, leader of the Ghana Environmental Advocacy Group, told journalists that residents in Nzema, Wassa, and others are running headlong to their deaths due to the continued activities of illegal mining.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to say today that enough is enough. Send this message to our esteemed Nananom, who, as custodians of the land, are the last protectors of our lands, forests, and rivers and we cannot let this continue.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven if our political leaders have let us down, they, Nananom, are our last hope. Today, many of us in Egila (Dwira), Nzema, Aowin, Sefwi, Wassa, and Ashanti are drinking mercury- and lead-laden water and eating tubers, fruits, and fish that have been contaminated with poisonous heavy metals,\u201d she indicated.<\/p>\n

She further indicated that four children from some communities in Nzema have died in pits left uncovered by illegal miners.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlready, a few have died in open pits in our communities: four (4) in Nkroful, two (2) in Anwia, and one (1) in Telekubokazo. Do their deaths mean anything to you, Nananom? Our cocoa production has reduced, and whatever little we have left will soon be tagged as contaminated with heavy metals. Isn\u2019t that concerning enough?\u201d she quizzed.<\/p>\n

Amenfi East: Two confirmed dead after collapse of galamsey pit<\/p>\n

She added that the state has failed in the fight against illegal mining and residents in Nzema would have to stand up to offer protection to their environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf the state of Ghana won\u2019t keep us safe and some of our traditional leaders are also going to betray us, then it\u2019ll be up to us regular citizens to stand up and protect our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, at Aiyinasi Sendu, Adjei Obeng Krom, Anwia, Abelebo, Egila Eshiem, Banso, Dadieso, and others, our lands are being poisoned by foreigners, and Ghanaians are fronting for foreigners,\u201d she stressed.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Ghana. Angry Nzema residents are unhappy about the rate at which illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, is destroying forests and water bodies in the area. The residents voiced their concerns in a press conference held at Bakanta, a community in the Ellembele District of the Western Region. 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