Speaker Bagbin Cautions MPs Engaged in galamsey To Stop

The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has cautioned Members of Parliament (MPs) who are involved in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey to put a stop to it.

Mr Bagbin emphasised the urgent need for leaders especially lawmakers to set goood examples to aid the fight against the menace.

Speaker Bagbin gave the counsel on the floor of parliament on Tuesday September 3, 2024 as the House commenced a two-day emergency sitting, where MPs debated the ongoing galamsey crisis.

The Ghanaian lawmakers expressed worry about the failure of the state to effectively address the problem as both sides of the house argued their frustrations.

Speaker Bagbin accordingly urged MPs involved in the illegal act to refrain from it in order to set good example.

“Who are those participating in the galamsey. If we take census some of you will be there and the people you are talking to are aware. It is not that they are not aware. They are aware that some of you are participating in it.”

“So please first desist from doing it yourself. Don’t go to them for your money for your campaigns. Don’t go to solicit their votes. Let them see your work. Truly it is a disgrace that we’ve gone this far. Look at the water horrible,” he stated.

By: Christian Kpesese