{"id":239412,"date":"2024-10-26T04:58:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-26T04:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/26\/effiduase-asokore-mp-advocates-for-the-use-of-dialogue-instead-of-force-in-galamsey-fight\/"},"modified":"2024-10-26T04:58:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-26T04:58:54","slug":"effiduase-asokore-mp-advocates-for-the-use-of-dialogue-instead-of-force-in-galamsey-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/26\/effiduase-asokore-mp-advocates-for-the-use-of-dialogue-instead-of-force-in-galamsey-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"Effiduase-Asokore MP advocates for the use of dialogue instead of force in galamsey fight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/304\/30477124.295.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Ayew Afriye in a group photograph with some of the student journalists\" title=\"Dr. Ayew Afriye in a group photograph with some of the student journalists\" width=\"295\" height=\"178\" \/> <span class=\"image_caption\"><span>Dr. Ayew Afriye in a group photograph with some of the student journalists<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye, the Member of Parliament for Effiduase Asokore and Chairman of Parliament\u2019s Health Committee, has called for a more diplomatic approach to addressing Ghana\u2019s galamsey crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to student journalists at OTEC School of Journalism on Friday, October 25, 2024, Dr. Ayew Afriye emphasised that violence by security forces is not the solution. <\/p>\n<p>Instead, he advocated for dialogue with illegal miners to understand the root causes of their activities.<\/p>\n<p>He believes that collaborative solutions will be more effective in addressing the challenges posed by illegal mining, highlighting the need for a balanced approach to governance and resource management in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ayew Afriye noted that this stance is aligned with Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia\u2019s vision for combating galamsey. <\/p>\n<p>By promoting dialogue and understanding, Dr. Ayew Afriye hopes to find sustainable solutions to Ghana\u2019s galamsey crisis, protecting the environment and communities while addressing the complex issues surrounding illegal mining.<\/p>\n<p>During the discussion, Dr. Ayew Afriye stressed that resorting to \u2018shoot to kill\u2019 is not the solution, advocating instead for dialogue with illegal miners. 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