My concession has been invaded by illegal miners. Asantehene sobs while urging drastic action to stop the threat.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, is complaining about the illegal miners who invaded his mining concession and caused serious damage.
He said he was disappointed that illegal mining is still thriving in spite of government efforts to address the issue.

The Asantehene, who believes the threat is impacting not only the environment but also the economy, called for broad steps to help prevent it at a meeting with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources.

In order to combat illicit mining, the Asantehene advocated for a multifaceted strategy that would include regularising small-scale mining activities, providing alternative livelihoods for people involved in unlawful mining, and deploying security officers to guard concessions.

He claims that without warning, unauthorised miners broke into his mining concession at Akropong.
Illegal miners have taken over the spot that was provided to me. In the interim, I intended to distribute it for appropriate mining.

He declared, “We have to figure out how to resolve this crisis.”

The Asantehene says that comprehensive strategies, such as providing work for illegal miners, must be implemented.

“These kids who participate in galamsey need to find employment.” In order to prevent people from returning to the sites, we must help them,” he continued.
To combat galamsey, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has promised creative improvements in the mining industry.

“We’ve outlined a strategy to address these problems. We recently established an 18-member national committee and are reclassifying the mining categories. “This will aid in combating illicit mining,” he continued.