Parliament vows to lead fight against galamsey

Ghana’s legislative body, Parliament has assured of its leading role in the fight against illegal mining commonly known as galamsey in the country. Parliament made the pledge on the back of a petition forwarded to it by Ghana’s leading English speaking radio station, Citi FM on Friday.

In his closing address to the House prior to their recess, the Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Aaron Oquaye said: Honourable members, the entire House associate itself with the fight against Galamsey led by some patriotic journalists.

When we return and with discussion of leadership, a team of leadership and members will pick a tone of relevant areas of our dear nation pursuant to able statements made in this honourable House and this House will play a leading role in finding an answer to the galamsey menace.

Members of Parliament had earlier signed a petition to pledge their support to the fight against galamsey.

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