The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Klutse, has addressed concerns about political involvement in illegal mining, stating that the Agency has not received any reports on the matter.

Speaking on Accra-based Channel One TV, she remarked, "So far, we have not received any complaints about politicians being involved in illegal mining."

Prof. Klutse also emphasized that if a politician is found engaging in illegal mining, the EPA would treat the case just like any other, applying the law accordingly.

"If any politician is involved in illegal mining, and we get hold of the person, we will still apply the law as we would to any other Ghanaian," she confirmed.

As the country seeks solutions to the widespread environmental damage caused by illegal mining, Prof. Klutse reaffirmed the EPA's commitment to its mission.

"We will focus on our mandate to protect the environment and coordinate all activities that affect it. We need to protect the environment no matter who is involved, whether legally or illegally. So for us, we are focused on our mandate," she stated.