The Paramount Chief of Sefwi Wiawso in the Western North Region, Katakyie Kwasi Bumagama II, has initiated a strong move against illegal mining (galamsey) in the area. With immediate effect, any form of illegal mining would not be entertained and should be considered as completely "banned" in the area, Katakyie Bumaga II has indicated. The action by the traditional ruler was in support of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo's fight against the menace. He issued the decree through the chief of Paboase, Nana Frimpong Manso, during a meeting with divisional Chiefs at Okogyeabour Palace in Sefwi Wiawso to solicit their support to carry through his action. Per the directive, all divisional chiefs have two weeks to ensure that all earth-moving machines and heavy equipment used in galamsey activities are moved from all illegal mining sites. It is to be followed by regular visits to the sites, as well as using informants to track and arrest the perpetrators of illegal mining....