Former General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Jantuah, has slammed Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh Dompreh for his defense of the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government’s efforts against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
During a parliamentary session on September 3, 2024, Annoh Dompreh, who is also the MP for Nsawam Adoagyiri, suggested that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was more responsible for the pollution of water bodies caused by galamsey than the current administration.
He stated, “If we are to look and investigate both sides of the House (NPP and NDC), I can tell you that the NDC polluted the water more than us. So, let’s get matters straight.”
But Nana Yaa Jantuah in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem Friday expressed concerns about Mr. Annoh Dompreh’s remarks.
“You could not clean and regularize your water bodies, but you are comparing the current situation to the past. The fact that you are not doing it right does not mean you should use the past as an excuse” she said.
Nana Yaa Jantuah argued that the ongoing issues with galamsey require more immediate action.
“It is shameless to compare and deflect. What is needed is a comprehensive ban on any form of mining,” she said.
She also disclosed the problematic nature of the illegal mining industry.
“The kingpins behind galamsey are involved in dangerous gangs and cartels. The more you kill them, the more they get stars. This is a holistic cartel destroying our country” she said.
She further stressed the severity of the issue by comparing Ghana’s situation to other countries.
“I have traveled to other countries, and even though they don’t have gold, the level of gold there is worrying” Ms. Jantuah added.
Source: Adomonline.com | Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy
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