Gospel musician Cwesi Oteng has expressed hope that the military personnel deployed to combat illegal mining (galamsey) in the country will maintain consistency in their efforts.

The "God Dey Bless Me" hitmaker highlighted the detrimental effects of illegal mining on water bodies and urged the government to remain steadfast in the fight against this issue.

Cwesi Oteng, in an interview with Joy FM, said, "I have seen that the soldiers are trying to clear people from the water bodies.

"I wish that can be consistent daily. Not like a one week something because as for the water it is changing and eventually it will reach us all,” he said.

He also raised concerns about the smuggling of illegal mining equipment into the country, questioning the role of border officials.

"I was looking at Changfeng machines used at these mining sites and I asked myself who are the people on our ports allowing these people to enter with the machines," he asked.

Cwesi Oteng’s comments come in response to recent protests held in the country advocating against illegal mining.

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