Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, Ranking Member of Parliament’s Select Committee on Environment, Science, and Technology, plans to address illegal mining, or galamsey, during Parliament's session on October 15.
He criticized the government for its silence on the issue, emphasizing that public concern is growing over illegal mining activities.
Terlabi expressed frustration with delays in passing the Environmental Protection Bill, suggesting that some ministers are obstructing efforts to strengthen the EPA's authority.
He aims to hold the government accountable and ensure a response to the ongoing galamsey crisis when Parliament reconvenes.
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