spell out without equivocation how they will address the menace. It is highly

disingenuous to say in one breath they are against galamsey and in another breath encourage perpetrator to go ahead with it.

 

We the people of Ghana are enjoined by the 1992 Constitution, article 41 (K) to protect and safeguard the environment as our civic responsibility. As a commission, we have demonstrated our commitment to environmental sustainability and civic responsibility.

 

We have been actively engaging in tree-planting exercises, environmental education, and community outreach programs to raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation. We, therefore, see galamsey as a big rollback to efforts at preserving the environment.

 

The NCCE, therefore, commends the actions of the Chiefs and youth of Akyem Asoum in the Eastern Region for chasing out people engaged in galamsey from their community, and we urge other communities to do the same.

 

Every Ghanaian has a role to play in protecting our environment, and the law must deal swiftly and severely with those who willfully destroy our natural heritage for selfish gains.

 

We also, commend the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II actions that resulted in the destoolment of chiefs involved in galamsey, the NCCE calls on the security services, including the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana Armed Forces, and other law enforcement agencies, to take a cue from the Asantehene.

 

The NCCE remains committed to working closely with state agencies, civil society organizations, and local communities to promote good environmental governance and ensure that every Ghanaian understands the importance of sustainable practices.

 

Conclusion

 

Let us all remember that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility. Each of us must play a role in order for us to win this fight against galamsey. We must act now, decisively, and with a sense of urgency to preserve our natural resources and to secure a sustainable future for all Ghanaians.

 

May God Bless our Homeland Ghana and Make our Nation Great and Strong.