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  Concerned citizens and business operators in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern Region have expressed varied views on Ghana’s ongoing fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, calling for a more balanced and inclusive approach. Speaking to the media on 16th December 2025, Mr. Owusu Agyapong, a merchant in the district, described the fight against illegal mining as a collective responsibility but raised concerns about the operational approach of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to him, officials of the EPA recently visited the district and announced that sellers of Chanfang engines would be targeted in their operations. Mr. Agyapong argued that the decision is misplaced, stressing that Chanfang engines are not designed solely for mining but are also used for farming purposes, including tractors and other agricultural machinery. He warned that a clampdown on the sale of such engines would negatively affect businesses and livelihoods in the d...