December 23, 2024

It seems Ghana as a country is really losing the fight against illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as galamsey, as the menace continues to destroy the country’s forest reserves and water bodies.

Not even the home of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, who is regarded as the founder of the country, has been spared from the menace.

Aerial footage of Dr. Nkrumah’s home at Nkroful in the Western Region, which is now a mausoleum, shows illegal mining happening right behind it.

The famous Subile River, which is behind the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, has been left heavily polluted due to galamsey activities.

Residents of Nkroful say that the river, which holds historical significance, being closely tied to Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s legacy, is no longer of use to them.

See the visuals below:

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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