President Akufo-Addo has said he will not throw in the towel despite the many challenges his government is facing in ending the activities of illegal miners in the country.He showcased a determined spirit in the "galamsey" fight during his three-day tour of the Eastern Region which began on Friday, October 21, 2022.”Many measures are being put in place.

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Community mining exercises are going on, and it is very important that we show determination. We will not relax. I am very determined. I am not going to accept defeat in this fight. I am determined to win the fight against galamsey," the President said.The President's comment reiterates his government’s commitment towards the fight against illegal mining.

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The menace has contributed to massive destruction of lands and water bodies in most mining areas across the country, with constant demand by the public for the government to act on the situation.Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo has charged his appointees and New Patriotic Party (NPP) members to embrace government’s tough measures in winning the fight against illegal mining.

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This, he says, will help Ghanaians repose confidence in the party and vote for them in the next election, thereby making the NPP’s quest to break the eight a reality.“Let us work together to get rid of this menace.

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I believe that if the people of Ghana see a determined effort on our part, which yields results, our water bodies are clearing, our lands are being reclaimed, and our forest zones are being preserved, it will help them enable us break the eight”, he stressed.Currently, the Operation Halt II team led by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is destroying all mining equipment found on water bodies and forest reserves.

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