The Lands and Natural resources Minister at the time, John Peter Amewu, said they were negligent, as they allowed illegal mining to continue in their respective areas.
Asoeɛ a ɔhwɛ nsaase ne fam agudeɛ so soafoɔ, John Peter Amewu kyerɛ sɛ, wɔayɛ nhwɛ hann ama galamsey rekɔ so wɔ wɔn mansin no mu.