Amansie Central residents lament destruction of forest by ‘galamseyers’

Residents of Amansie Central in the Ashanti Region are deeply troubled by the escalating illegal mining activities in their area.

During a recent visit by Adom News, residents highlighted the devastating impact of these activities on their community. They expressed concerns about the destruction of the local forest cover, the deteriorating road network, and the exploitation of young women by miners.

The residents lamented the poor road conditions, which have made transportation, especially for pregnant women, extremely difficult.

They also accused influential individuals of being complicit in the illegal mining activities, further exacerbating the situation. The residents are calling for urgent intervention to address these challenges and protect their community.