Galamsey fight: Burning Of Seized Excavators In Order - Acheampong

The Eastern Regional Minister, S Kwame Acheampong, says the burning of excavators and other equipment as part of the fight against in illegal mining, is a necessary action. A section of the public has also condemned the action and rather asked for the seized equipment to be also used for other equally important national activities.

Others have also raised questions about the legality of the action since the Minerals and Mining Act does not recommend a destruction of seized equipment. But the President Akufo has dared those who disagree with the burning to go to court. The Eastern Regional Minister

argued that the devastation caused by illegal mining activities in his region justifies any measure taken to deter others. I also strongly support the burning of the seized excavators in a democratic state. It is strictly governed by the rule of law, and I support the call by the President that if anyone doesn’t understand anything,

that is why the law courts are there to challenge any action of the state and move on. Ghana must succeed, we cannot continue in this endeavor. We must bring it to a halt at a point in time in our lives, the Minister added.