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A shocking exposé has revealed the alarming extent of corruption and environmental destruction perpetrated by Clean-Jobs Resources, a mining company operating in the Western North Region of Ghana.
The company’s alleged involvement in galamsey operations, in collusion with high-ranking forestry officials, has raised serious concerns about the government’s ability to combat the menace of illegal mining.
At the heart of the scandal are allegations that Clean-Jobs Resources has secured concessions in the region’s forests, supposedly for large-scale mining operations. However, sources claim that the company is granting access to galamsey operators, who are then able to carry out their illicit activities with impunity.
The alleged corruption extends to the highest levels of the forestry department, with sources suggesting that Clean-Jobs Resources has both the Regional Forestry Manager ,Stephen Duah
and the Aowin District Forestry Manager, Joe Appiah on its payroll.
This would explain why the authorities have been unable to halt the company’s activities, despite the devastating impact on the environment.
The consequences of this inaction are severe. The Tano-Anwia forest, a vital ecosystem in the region, is reportedly being destroyed due to the lackadaisical attitude of the forestry officials towards the fight against illegal mining. The long-term damage to the environment, loss of biodiversity, and negative impacts on local communities are a stark reminder of the urgent need for action.
The government’s response to the allegations has been muted, sparking concerns about the level of corruption and complicity within the highest echelons of power. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, has been called upon to investigate the activities of Clean-Jobs Resources and the forestry officials implicated in the scandal.
As the people of Ghana demand answers, one thing is clear: the government must take decisive action to address the scourge of galamsey and the corruption that enables it. The future of the country’s environment, economy, and people depends on it.
