Ghanaians complicit in galamsey menace — UTAG-KNUST President
The President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Eric Avabare, has criticised not only political leaders but also ordinary citizens for what he described as collective complicity in the illegal mining crisis.
According to him, while successive governments have failed to halt the destruction, Ghanaians themselves share blame for tolerating corruption, voting for the same leaders, and turning a blind eye to the devastation of water bodies, forests, and farmlands.
“The inertness of the Ghanaian makes them complicit in this destruction because they also benefit from it,” Prof. Avabare stated, stressing that meaningful change will only come when citizens demand accountability and refuse to accept excuses from leaders.
He contrasted Ghana’s passive response with other African nations where civil disobedience would have been used to pressure leaders, warning that silence and complacency only deepen the problem.
Prof. Avabare urged the public to take ownership of the fight against galamsey, noting that protecting the environment and future generations requires both leadership and civic responsibility.
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