Ghana is grappling with a worsening crisis of illegal mining, known locally as 'galamsey,' which is causing severe environmental destruction and sparking heated political debate. The issue has led to accusations of hypocrisy and inaction between the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), with both sides blaming each other for the surge in illegal mining activities. Civil society groups, including the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), are demanding immediate and decisive government intervention, even threatening strikes if the situation does not improve. There are widespread calls for tougher laws, prosecution of financiers and party members involved, and even a state of emergency to address the existential threat posed by galamsey. Despite government assurances of political will, critics argue that little has changed on the ground, and the environmental and social costs continue to mount.
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