Akyemansa DCE cracks down on galamsey; seizes 300 machines, arrests 50 suspects

The fight against illegal mining in the Akyemansa District of the Eastern Region has intensified under the leadership of District Chief Executive (DCE) Linda Ahenkora, who has described galamsey operators as her “worst enemies.” Since assuming office, DCE Ahenkora has spearheaded the Akyemansa Anti-Galamsey Taskforce, which she leads personally. The taskforce has seized over 300 […]


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