The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has disclosed that some Members of Parliament (MPs) are involved in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.

This revelation came during a two-day emergency sitting of Parliament, where MPs debated the ongoing galamsey crisis.

The discussions highlighted the state’s failure to effectively address the problem, with arguments presented from both sides of the house.

In response, Speaker Bagbin urged MPs to refrain from engaging in galamsey activities, emphasizing the need for Parliament to set a positive example in the fight against illegal mining.

“Who are those participating in the galamsey. If we take census some of you will be there and the people you are talking to are aware. It is not that they are not aware. They are aware that some of you are participating in it.”

“So please first desist from doing it yourself. Don’t go to them for your money for your campaigns. Don’t go to solicit their votes. Let them see your work. Truly it is a disgrace that we’ve gone this far. Look at the water horrible,” he stated.