Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon BoakoThe Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has expressed deep concern about the growing menace of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in his constituency. He warned that the destructive activities pose a serious threat to water bodies, farmlands and the livelihoods of residents. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sɛn programme on Wednesday, October 1, Dr Boako said the alarming spread of galamsey in parts of Tano North risked undermining agriculture, which remains the backbone of the constituency’s economy. Dr Boako further appealed to chiefs, opinion leaders, and the youth of Tano North to join hands in the fight against galamsey, stressing that protecting the environment was a shared responsibility. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.