I Am Not Responsible For Uncovered Galamsey Pits – Asanka

The Assembly member for Kwame Kuma electoral area and a Presiding Member for Denkyembour District  in the Eastern Region, Mr.  Erasmus K Allie, popularly known as ”Asanka” has dismissed the accusation by the people of Akgyem Ankaase, a suburb in the Eastern Region that, mining companies left  uncovered galamsey pitch in Akyem Ankaase and that, he is the one responsible.

About a week ago, Radio 1 news reporter, Oppong Kyekyeku visited some galamsey sites at Akyem Ankaase and on his visit; the people complained of a galamsey site which has been left uncovered and everyone in the community points at Asanka.

But, in an interview with ”Asanka” by R1 News, he indicated that, his hands are clean over the allegation and that he is not the one responsible for the uncovered pits.

He stated that the issue of galamsey has been an age long problem with successive government finding it very difficult to fight it but the chiefs can do something about the situation by ensuring that all operators show them their work permit before their operations and also ensure that they cover their pits and reclaim their lands.

The Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Hon John Peter Amewu recently disclosed that government will start combating illegal mining to ensure the protection of the country water bodies and this action has resulted in the current blame game.

Galamsey has destroyed and polluted most of our water bodies affecting the operations of Ghana Water Company, hence their inability to treat water for most communities.

By:  www.radiooneghana.com / Adjanor Andrews.