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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 45345, member: 636"] Mustapha Gbande works as Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency. He thinks people should not rush to declare a state of emergency about illegal mining. Environmental groups and civil society want the government to take stronger action against galamsey. These groups worry about damage to forests and water sources. Gbande says the government already uses smart tactics to fight the problem. Military teams have started precise operations against illegal miners. Many forest areas had become dangerous no-go zones before these actions. Gbande claims these military strikes are working well. He says many forest reserves are coming back under government control. The evidence shows clear progress against illegal mining activities. Gbande also serves as Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress. He defends how the current administration handles the galamsey crisis. The institutions fighting illegal mining work better than before with more oversight. He asks if people really think the government does nothing about the issue. Gbande points out the economy grows stronger partly because of better gold regulations. The government promises to use full legal force against illegal miners. Gbande wants everyone to expose people who support or participate in illegal mining activities. This includes people both inside and outside the government. He believes the response must be careful and legally sound. The debate continues about the best ways to stop environmental damage from illegal mining. [/QUOTE]

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