Ghanaian Politicians Allegedly Benefiting from Galamsey – A Hindrance
Politicians Allegedly Benefiting from Galamsey: A Hindrance to Environmental Protection.
In a startling revelation, Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, the Convener of the Media Coalition against Galamsey, sheds light on the alleged involvement of politicians in the illicit mining trade, suggesting that their apathy towards curbing the galamsey menace stems from their personal benefits.
Ashigbey contends that Ghana’s political elite has been reluctant to enact stringent laws against illegal mining, as some of them reportedly profit from these activities. This assertion, he argues, explains the pervasive impunity with which illegal miners continue to wreak havoc on Ghana’s forests.
“A lot of the politically exposed people themselves are benefiting from this illegality that is killing all of us,” remarked Ashigbey, expressing concern over the contradiction between the existing Environmental Protection Regulation and the ongoing environmental degradation caused by illegal mining.
The catalyst for this discussion was a recent report revealing that High Street, a mining company, attempted to secure a permit to mine within the Kakum National Park. This revelation has sparked outrage among civil society organizations, prompting calls for legislation to prevent the president from authorizing any mining or drilling activities within Ghana’s forest reserves. Additionally, there is a push for the repeal of Legislative Instrument 2462 to safeguard the integrity of Ghana’s forest reserves.
Ashigbey strongly condemned the audacity of a company seeking to mine in the Kakum National Park, labeling it a “bastardization and desecration.” He advocates for comprehensive legislation that unequivocally prohibits mining in forest reserves, highlighting the urgent need to curtail the president’s power to strip forest reserves of their legal protection.
The media coalition convener emphasized the critical importance of immediate action to prevent the further deterioration of Ghana’s forests. By exposing the alleged connections between politicians and illegal mining, Ashigbey calls for a united front to address these issues and enact reforms that prioritize environmental protection over personal gain.
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In a startling revelation, Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, the Convener of the Media Coalition against Galamsey, sheds light on the alleged involvement of politicians in the illicit mining trade, suggesting that their apathy towards curbing the galamsey menace stems from their personal benefits.
Ashigbey contends that Ghana’s political elite has been reluctant to enact stringent laws against illegal mining, as some of them reportedly profit from these activities. This assertion, he argues, explains the pervasive impunity with which illegal miners continue to wreak havoc on Ghana’s forests.
“A lot of the politically exposed people themselves are benefiting from this illegality that is killing all of us,” remarked Ashigbey, expressing concern over the contradiction between the existing Environmental Protection Regulation and the ongoing environmental degradation caused by illegal mining.
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The catalyst for this discussion was a recent report revealing that High Street, a mining company, attempted to secure a permit to mine within the Kakum National Park. This revelation has sparked outrage among civil society organizations, prompting calls for legislation to prevent the president from authorizing any mining or drilling activities within Ghana’s forest reserves. Additionally, there is a push for the repeal of Legislative Instrument 2462 to safeguard the integrity of Ghana’s forest reserves.
Ashigbey strongly condemned the audacity of a company seeking to mine in the Kakum National Park, labeling it a “bastardization and desecration.” He advocates for comprehensive legislation that unequivocally prohibits mining in forest reserves, highlighting the urgent need to curtail the president’s power to strip forest reserves of their legal protection.
The media coalition convener emphasized the critical importance of immediate action to prevent the further deterioration of Ghana’s forests. By exposing the alleged connections between politicians and illegal mining, Ashigbey calls for a united front to address these issues and enact reforms that prioritize environmental protection over personal gain.
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It is a pity…. I sometimes wonder if these our political figures really have the interest of this nation at heart..