Galamsey Fight: Deploying river guards alone cannot solve the problem – AROCHA Ghana

Deputy Director of AROCHA Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has called for stringent enforcement of existing laws on environmental protection rather than a resort to river guards.

Commenting on government’s Blue Water Initiative, he stressed that the absence of enforcement agencies remains a major gap in environmental protection efforts.

He made the comments on 3FM’s Midday News with Beatrice Adu.

Mr Bosu acknowledged the government’s anti-galamsey efforts, which has led to the implementation of the Blue Water Initiative, but emphasized that deploying guards alone would not be enough to address the underlying issues.

“The problem is not about having people to guard and observe. What is missing is the absence of law enforcement agencies to enforce things,” he stated.

He argued that instead of relying on guards, the government should invest resources into strengthening law enforcement agencies to ensure environmental policies are effectively implemented.

His remarks come as discussions around the Blue Water Initiative gain momentum after 460 water guards were recruited to be trained.

Meanwhile, environmental advocates are calling for a more structured and legally enforceable approach to safeguarding Ghana’s water bodies.

By: Elsie Nana Adjoa Aidoo

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