Ablakwa vows tough action against foreign illegal miners

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reaffirmed the government’s firm stance against illegal mining, warning that all foreign nationals involved in such activities will be deported.

Speaking to Ghanaians in Lagos, Nigeria, Ablakwa emphasized President Mahama’s zero-tolerance policy on illegal mining, particularly in rivers and forest reserves.

He announced that a new military operation would begin in the coming days to arrest and prosecute offenders.

He disclosed that several deportations have already taken place, though they were not made public. Ablakwa also stressed the need to prevent repeat offenders from returning to protected areas.

Confident in the government’s efforts, he assured the community that Ghana’s polluted water bodies would soon see significant improvement and called on Ghanaians abroad to support the ongoing national fight against illegal mining.