Ghana Bar Association pledges to lead fight against Galamsey

The President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Efua Ghartey, has disclosed that the association is committed to intensifying efforts to combat illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey,” to safeguard Ghana’s environment and promote sustainable development.

According to her, galamsey is a national threat, and the GBA is ready to lead efforts to combat illegal mining and protect the country’s environment. She explained that the association aims to enhance transparency and accountability within the legal system, ensuring that efforts to curb illegal mining are legally sound and effective.

“Galamsey is an issue which continues to plague the country’s developmental process. The association is committed to playing important roles in the fight against galamsey. Roles included, but not limited to promoting the rule of law by pushing for stricter enforcements and amendments to existing legislation and encouraging citizens to report illegal mining activities.

“This is to ensure that transparency and accountability are encouraged within the legal system. Lawyers have contributed and continue to contribute their quota to strengthening our institutions by, among other things, serving on boards of various institutions.” She said.

Highlighting the association’s expanding influence, the President of the Ghana Bar Association referenced both the historical and current involvement of GBA members in statutory and international bodies dedicated to safeguarding the country’s interests.

“Per the minutes of the Ghana Bar Association dated 24th November 1972, the statutory and international bodies that some members of the association served on were six in number, including one known as Ghana UNESCO.

“However, today, per the available records, members of the association serve on not less than 35 statutory bodies. Which number ought to be increased considering the number of statutory bodies operating in Ghana now. By so doing, these statutory bodies will hopefully be spared any needless legal challenge which can impede the function of the statutory body towards the development of the set sector.” She disclosed

Source: Elvisanokyenews.net