The Youth of Akyem Asuom have firmly called on illegal miners to rehabilitate the land and adhere to responsible mining practices.
This comes in response to the severe environmental damage caused by unregulated mining activities, commonly known as “galamsey”
The abandoned pits from illegal mining pose serious dangers, such as the risk of accidents and contamination of nearby water sources.
By pushing for land reclamation and proper documentation, the youth of Akyem Asuom are advocating for a more responsible and sustainable method of resource extraction.
They are willing to engage in dialogue and negotiation, provided the miners commit to legal and environmentally sustainable practices.
The youth of Akyem Asuom are resolute in their efforts to protect their land, ensuring that any mining activities benefit the community without jeopardizing its long-term future.
Dominic Ofori Forson, the incoming Asafoatse of the community, noted that, “What we want is for them to reclaim the land. They should cover all the pits they have dug.”
“After that, they can sit with us and show us the documents they have to mine in this community. If they will use the right way to do the mining, we will sit with them and negotiate.”
Meanwhile, the youth of Akyem Asuom zoomed into action by raiding a galamsey site and compelling the miners to stop their activities.
The Kontihene of the area, Nana Boadi Ampomenim Abodade III, disclosed that despite submitting numerous written complaints to security agencies and the Minerals Commission, there has been no official response to their requests for intervention.
SOURCE: Obikyere Abigail Seyram.
