The Chief of Drokrochiwa Dawu in the Eastern Region, Barimah Ogyenhobo Anom, has boldly rejected a bribe from illegal miners who sought permission to operate in his area. Speaking during a community engagement, he emphasized that his duty is to protect the land and the well-being of his people, not to serve personal gain.
Barimah Anom condemned galamsey activities, describing them as destructive to the environment and dangerous to future generations. He urged parents to discourage their children from engaging in illegal mining and reaffirmed his commitment to uphold integrity and the interests of his community.
This came to light based on ACEPA and UNICEF’s engagement in the community to end child labour.