The Mobile Money Advocacy Group Ghana has warned of a severe food crisis if the government fails to deal with the galamsey menace.
According to the Group, Ghana is currently experiencing some level of food shortages, forcing us to travel to neighbouring countries to import.
General Secretary of the Group, Kingsley J. Amoako Atta, speaking on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, indicated that Ghana is now importing crabs, snails, and mushrooms due to illegal mining activities.
He told host Kwabena Agyapong that several farmlands have been destroyed, a situation that has threatened livelihoods, food security, and the environment.
He noted that we are also importing potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and other crops at the moment.
He warned that if we fail to deal ruthlessly with the issue, we may soon start importing water.
Amoako Atta, we ”have to think about how best we can address the crisis once and for all because every single individual is affected”.
”The activities of illegal miners are causing significant damage to water sources and agricultural lands, including cocoa farms, thereby posing a potential threat to food security. Currently, there is a shortage of certain produce such as snails, mushrooms, kontomire, onions, and tomatoes, necessitating imports. Furthermore, the country is now importing crabs from Togo due to the devastating effects of galamsey.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana