Last Updated on October 30, 2025 by Admin
In a decisive move to combat the growing threat of illegal mining in Obuasi, the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Faustilove Appiah Kannin, has led a special taskforce to inspect areas severely affected by galamsey activities.
The inspection team visited three heavily impacted communities — Adaase, Nyamebekyere, and Nhyirayeso — where the MCE witnessed firsthand the extensive environmental destruction caused by illegal miners. Hon. Faustilove was visibly shocked at the level of devastation, particularly at Adaase, where illegal miners had diverted the town’s main road, polluted a major stream, and destroyed over three-square kilometres of once-productive farmland. Numerous uncovered pits now litter the landscape, posing serious dangers to residents.
At Adaase, the visibly enraged MCE confronted some of the miners at the site, ordering them to immediately halt their operations and demanding information on the individuals behind the illegal activity.
The situation in Nyamebekyere and Nhyirsyeso was no different, as widespread land degradation and water pollution were observed. Deeply concerned by what she saw, Hon. Faustilove announced that she will convene an emergency Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) meeting to intensify enforcement, ensure the arrest of culprits, and initiate a comprehensive land reclamation exercise.
The taskforce included personnel from the Ghana Police Service and senior management members of the Obuasi Municipal Assembly.
