I will sanction any chief engaged in galamsey - Otumfuo
Otumfuo said the government requires a carefully thought-through multi-stakeholder approach to fight galamsey
Jonas Danquah 
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II cautioned sub-chiefs under his authority that they will be sanctioned if caught engaging in illegal small scale mining.
Otumfuo said he will not condone activities that is destroying water bodies in the country.
“On my part, I have already warned my Chiefs and elders against participation in such illegalities and I will not hesitate to strongly sanction any such infraction. Already I have had reports on some things happening at Amanse, the Fomena area and I will be investigating that to see what is happening,” he remarked, speaking at a Regional Consultative Dialogue on Small Scale Mining, Wednesday.
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Otumfuo said the government requires a carefully thought-through multi-stakeholder approach if it is will stand a chance in its fight against illegal mining activities.
The Asantehene suggested that a special fund be set up to address investment and exploration activities along the gold belts of the country to check encroachment by illegal miners and better define mineral resorts and identify new sites for mining.
