{"id":216641,"date":"2024-09-11T13:31:19","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T13:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/11\/galamsey-enough-of-the-lip-service-act-now-coalition-against-illegal-mining-to-govt\/"},"modified":"2024-09-11T13:31:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T13:31:19","slug":"galamsey-enough-of-the-lip-service-act-now-coalition-against-illegal-mining-to-govt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/11\/galamsey-enough-of-the-lip-service-act-now-coalition-against-illegal-mining-to-govt\/","title":{"rendered":"Galamsey: Enough of the lip service, act now \u2013 Coalition against illegal mining to govt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stop-galamsey.webp.webp\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p>The Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining has called on the government to act swiftly to address the ongoing illegal mining crisis, which has severely affected rivers and farmlands across the country.<\/p>\n<p>During a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, President of the Catholic Bishops\u2019 Conference, echoed the urgent need for action.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed deep concern over the involvement of some chiefs and political figures in these illegal activities, highlighting the corruption that exacerbates the problem.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe lack of political will has further exacerbated the problem allowing illegal mining to thrive unchecked.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe wish to state that Ghanaians can no longer tolerate the lip service of the government of whatever colour in the fight against galamsey and we call for action not tomorrow but now and right from this press conference and all hands must get on board,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"google-anno-t\">Citi Newsroom<\/span>&nbsp;channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:&nbsp;https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining has called on the government to act swiftly to address the ongoing illegal mining crisis, which has severely affected rivers and farmlands across the country. 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