The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Klutse, stated that the Agency has not received any reports regarding politicians being involved in illegal mining in the country.

According to her, "So far, we have not received any complaints about politicians being involved in illegal mining." she said on Accra-based Channel One TV.

She said that if a politician is caught in the act, the agency will not hesitate to impose the necessary punishment.

"If any politician is involved in illegal mining, and we get hold of the person, we will still apply the law as we would to any other Ghanaian,” she said.

As the nation continues to seek solutions to end the menace that has devastated water bodies, forests, and livelihoods in some areas, she affirms the EPA's role in putting an end to it.

“We will focus on our mandate to protect the environment and coordinate all activities that affect it. We need to protect the environment no matter who is involved, whether legally or illegally. So for us, we are focused on our mandate,” she stated.