- Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings sounded the alarm on the devastating impact of illegal mining
- She described the situation as "outright chemical warfare"
- The MP attributed the galamsey crisis to greed and corruption
Klottey Korle MP Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has sounded the alarm on the devastating impact of illegal mining (galamsey) on Ghana’s natural resources, public health, and governance.
In a scathing LinkedIn post, she described the situation as “outright chemical warfare on an unprecedented scale.”
The MP highlighted the widespread destruction of water bodies and forests caused by galamsey, warning that the visible damage is merely a fraction of the total environmental devastation.
She urged the Ghana Standards Authority to conduct comprehensive tests on the country’s water bodies to reveal the full extent of toxic contamination.
Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings linked galamsey to a surge in kidney failure, cancers, infant mortality, birth defects, and water shortages.
She questioned the government’s inaction, warning that the crisis could lead to famine if not addressed urgently.
The MP attributed the galamsey crisis to greed, corruption, and the government’s failure to take decisive action.
She criticized the executive branch and law enforcement agencies for their ineffective response, warning that a power vacuum could lead to vigilantism.
Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings emphasized that galamsey is not just an environmental issue but a national security threat.
She called for immediate action, urging the government to prioritize the protection of the environment and public health over political gains.
