Members of the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners in the Amansie South district, Ashanti Region, have reminded President John Dramani Mahama of his 2024 election promises to protect and sustain small-scale mining activities.
The group claims that the current police intimidation, excavator seizures, and burning of equipment contradict the assurances the President and his party gave them during the campaign season, which motivated them to vote massively for the NDC.
They alleged facing harassment and equipment seizures, particularly in the Amansie South district, where the illegal mining task force remains active.
Mr. Kwaku Abonee (Osama) stated that after the press conference held by national executives of the association, all illegal mining task forces assigned to various mining districts have been withdrawn except from the Amansie South district.
He added that the continued attacks on their members in the district are causing them sleepless nights.
He stated that their members have suffered emotional and psychological trauma, which is affecting their personal lives, including their ability to perform their marital duties.
Hon. Anning Isaac, the financial secretary of the association, said the presence of security personnel in the district is scaring students from attending school, as others also fear going out. He called on the government to withdraw them from the district.
Mr. John Henry Damah, the district secretary of the association, said they are committed to supporting the government in the fight against illegal mining, especially those operating on river bodies.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
