Give legal backing to Chiefs to fight galamsey – Nana Obiri to Government
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The Nponuahene of Akuapem Adukrom, Nana Obiri Atakorah Asare has called on government to empower chiefs to deal with the issue of Galamsey in the country.
He said the powers of chiefs to arrest recalcitrant citizens had diminished and there was very little they could do to salvage the vile environmental degradation perpetrated through wanton exploitation of gold.
Speaking at a press conference in the Eastern Region today, the chief suggested to the government to fully involve traditional rulers in mining communities or areas in the fight against illegal mining.
He indicated that any other measures without chiefs would be a total failure.
Nana Obiri Atakorah commenting on the president’s defence of Akonta Mine over its alleged involvement in Galamsey activities described it as unfortunate, the chief said such was a clear indication that politicians cannot win the Galamsey fight without the traditional leaders.
He added that there will always be a conflict of interest in their attempt to fight Galamsey. Hence, the need to infest the power in the chiefs to champion the fight.
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