The Minority Leader in Parliament has raised alarm over the devastating environmental damage caused by illegal and unregulated mining activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n He warned that Ghana faces an impending environmental crisis.<\/p>\n Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, October 15, he described the illegal mining menace, commonly known as \u201cgalamsey,\u201d as a serious threat to the nation\u2019s future.<\/p>\n He highlighted the harmful impact of galamsey on Ghana\u2019s water bodies, pointing out that the illegal discharge of heavy metals is already affecting citizens\u2019 health.<\/p>\n According to him, the environmental degradation caused by galamsey could have long-term consequences if not addressed immediately.<\/p>\n The Minority Leader called for urgent action, warning, \u201cGhana is on the precipice of self-inflicted environmental genocide.\u201d<\/p>\n He stressed that the current situation requires decisive measures to prevent further damage.<\/p>\n \u201cLet me be quick to say that all is not well with our country. Mr. Speaker, our country is under attack. Ghana is under a threat of an unprecedented spate of illegal, illicit, uncontrolled, and unregulated mining activities,\u201d he lamented.<\/p>\n Dr Forson therefore urged \u201cthe House to rise to the occasion to bring the necessary action to bear on the President and Vice president to act.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAt the heart of this crisis, leadership failure, official complicity and lack of political will by the Akufo-Addo\/ Bawumia government and the NPP. Mr Speaker, to do nothing is no longer an option.\u201d<\/p>\n Court orders psychological evaluation of Democracy Hub protester <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ato-Forson-e1627319089481.jpeg\")
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