Ghanaian musician, George Jahraa, has added his voice to calls to stop illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.

His admonition comes on the back of protests from various groups in the country over the possible danger the act has on the people of Ghana.

Religious leaders, religious bodies, and prominent figures in the country have also joined in the protest against galamsey, which is predominantly occurring in many regions across Ghana.

Speaking to JoyNews’ Nicholas Ekow Yamoah, Jahraa questioned why the government has not taken decisive action while the country’s water bodies continue to be polluted.

“Illegal mining is a very big minus to successive governments. How can you live in a country where all river bodies will be turned into brown? I heard someone say that if galamsey is banned, they are going to lose their seat. So because you lose your seat, do we drink poison and die? Why don’t we think about the future generations. Galamsey is bad and it should be stopped now, ”he said.

In the meantime, some people have called on creatives to also help drum home the galamsey issue through their various works.