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Senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah Asante has spewed venom on the government regarding its fight against illegal mining.

He accused the government of knowing the people involved in illegal mining. 

He stated that the illegal miners are not "ghosts" but rather are members and supporters of the various political parties.

Speaking on Peace FM's morning show 'Kokrokoo', Dr. Asah Asante was displeased with the way illegal miners or galamseyers have a leeway to operate despite the several warnings and actions by the government to stop them.

He believed until the government removes her political lenses and deals with the illegal miners, the war against illegal mining, otherwise called galamsey, will continue to be greatly challenged.

The Senior Political Science lecturer called on the Akufo-Addo government not to spare any person involved in galamsey, irrespective of their political affiliations.

"We know those engaged in this; a lot of them are party folks. I state it categorically. This is according to research; party folks and some foreigners are involved in this. So, we know those doing these activities."

"Why can't we fish them out and prosecute them?" he questioned.