Nana Akwasi Appiah, Chief of Abosso
The Chiefs of Abosso and Bompieso Communities in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region have condemned the illegal mining activities on their lands.
According to the chiefs, they are worried about the devastations carried out by illegal miners whom they allege are being supported by the political actors in the constituency and the region.
In a press release issued and signed on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Abosso Royal Palace and on behalf of Nana Kwasi Appiah II, the Odikro of Abosso, Paa Baidoe confirmed that through the initiative and support from the chiefs and elders, they were able to appeal to the appropriate bodies such as the Lands and Natural Resources Minister’s office to enable them to carry out the raid, which was led by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and National Security.
The statement also commended the Lands and Natural Resources Minister for his swift response to their call to clear all manner of illegal miners who are operating on their lands without any authorisation, and called for responsible mining practices.
“We are very much aware of the illegal activities by some politicians who are destroying our farm lands and water bodies with impunity,” they said.
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