Executive Director of Lands and Mines Watch Ghana, Kwame Owusu Danso has said efforts to protect water bodies from illegal mining have improved under the current administration.
He explained that although past governments also acted, the level of commitment has changed.
“There’s a difference in commitment. The previous administration had invested somewhat in dealing with mining in our water bodies,” he said on Joy Prime.
According to him, the current approach reflects stronger enforcement.
“This administration is really committed when it comes to preventing people from mining in our water bodies,” he stated.
He also pointed to past enforcement systems that have since been reviewed or discontinued.
“Previously, there was the introduction of an airline system, and that has been done away with,” he said.
He noted that the changes have reduced illegal activity in some forest areas but not eliminated it.
“There’s less activity now, but I think we still have a long way to go,” he added.
