Government Criticized Over National Day of Prayer Amid Galamsey Crisis
The Member of Parliament for Weija Gbawe, Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has strongly criticized the government over its decision to organize a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving while the illegal mining (galamsey) crisis continues to worsen across the country.
According to the lawmaker, Ghana has suffered significant losses due to galamsey, including the deaths of public officials who were reportedly working to address the menace. He argued that such tragic incidents should have prompted the government to take stronger and more decisive action against illegal mining instead of allowing the situation to deteriorate.
Speaking on the issue, Hon. Shaib stated that the scale of illegal mining has now reached unprecedented levels, raising concerns about the government’s commitment to protecting the country’s rivers, forests, and environment. He questioned the timing of a national prayer event when, in his view, more practical measures are urgently needed to tackle the crisis.
The Weija Gbawe MP maintained that while prayer is important, it should be accompanied by firm enforcement of the law and concrete action against those involved in galamsey. His remarks add to the growing national debate over the government’s handling of illegal mining and the balance between spiritual observances and policy implementation.
