Galamsey: Prof. Frimpong Boateng warns of looming food crisis in Ghana

Ghana's agricultural sector is facing an unprecedented threat from illegal small-scale mining, warns a former government minister. The unregulated mining activities, known locally as galamsey, are destroying arable land, pipelines, and biodiversity, putting the country's food security at risk.

Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, a former Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, has warned against the devastating impact of galamsey on Ghana's agriculture.

He fears that the ongoing destruction of fertile land could lead to widespread hunger and a food crisis in the near future.

The former minister's concerns extend beyond the environmental damage caused by galamsey. He believes that the country's leadership is failing to prioritize the well-being of future generations, leaving young people disillusioned and without hope.

Ghana's youth are increasingly frustrated with the government's inability to address pressing national issues, including corruption.

The former minister argues that the country's leaders are more focused on serving their own interests than working for the greater good.

“The hunger that will befall us in the future is unimaginable. Illegal miners are destroying all our pipelines and biodiversity and nobody cares,” he said on TV3 on Saturday, November 30.

“We don’t have the crop of leaders who are ready to sacrifice for future generations. The young people of today have lost hope.

“We are not serious about the corruption fight. Leading this country is not about satisfying your family alone and leaving the generation to suffer,'' he added.

Source: Florence Kyei / Lead News Online