Enyonam Manye, a Ghanaian farmer and one of the leading voices against illegal mining.

Manye reacts to the government’s latest measures to curb galamsey, including revoking mining licenses and launching the Blue Water Initiative. While these steps aim to restore polluted water bodies, concerns remain about their effectiveness.

Illegal mining has severely degraded Ghana’s environment, contaminating rivers and causing major health risks for communities. But public opinion is split on whether the government’s response will bring lasting change.

Enyonam Manye shares her perspective on the way forward.