Dormaahene makes a bold step in curbing illegal mining activities in his jurisdiction

Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeyor Agyemang Badu has registered his displeasure and intentions of curbing Galamsey in his jurisdiction 

The paramount Chief for the Dormaa traditional area, Osagyefo Oseadeyor Agyemang Badu has fumed out his displeasure with respect to the negative effect of illegal mining (Galamsey) has had on the environment and remedies to it.

Six divisional chiefs of the Dormaa traditional council an their elders have ink an undertaking to protect all Dormaa lands from illegal mining activities.

The six divisional chiefs were from Ankobia, Benkum, aduana, Nifa, Gyaase and kyidom divisions.

This new development was introduced at a special meeting organized by the Dormaa traditional council.

Further, the signed deal which involved the paramount Chief, all divisional chiefs and elders indicated that, any chief who doesn’t take the necessary measures to prevent illegal mining in his jurisdiction would be destooled by the Omanhene.

This resolution is in line with Act 995, minerals and mining (Amendment) Act 2019.

Speaking at the special meeting, Dormaahene voiced out the negative effect illegal mining has had on our lands, water bodies and the forest reserves. He believes it’s necessary the traditional council takes this bold initiative to be able to protect the environment for the next generation.

He literally painted a clear picture of the havoc illegal mining is having on the environment in communities such as Akwamu, Subrikrom and several other communities.

Dormaahene iterated the fact that, children who are suppose to be in school have decided to exit the classroom and become illegal miners.

Osagyefo Oseadeyor Agyemang Badu produce directive to the chiefs to make sure all illegal miners when arrested should be taken to the right authorities for them to be prosecuted. He holds the view that, this menace should be prioritize in order to prevent any further environmental pollution.