A former District Chief Executive, Ambrose Ashia says President Akufo-Addo’s attempt to stop illegal mining popularly known as ‘Galamsey’ in the country is failing because of the lack of commitment.

Mr Ashia who is also a member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) said without the political will to fight illegal mining, 'nothing can be done; no matter the number of committees or taskforce set up'.

“Various revelations that have emerged so far even go further to compromise the fight; talking of Charles Bissue, Rockson Bukari . . . all of these give the impression that the fight is lost and there is evidence to this," he said on Thursday's edition of Peace FM's morning show 'Kokrokoo'.

Watch his submission below