A former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, has called on President Akufo-Addo to take decisive action against the ongoing environmental destruction caused by illegal mining (galamsey) activities. According to him, the future of Ghana is at risk due to the damage being inflicted on forests, farmlands, water bodies, and biodiversity.
Speaking at the grand durbar of the 2024 Yam Festival celebration of the Asogli State in Ho on Saturday, October 5, 2024, Prof. Frimpong Boateng urged the President to listen to the concerns of citizens. He stressed the urgent need to end the environmental degradation, saying, “Mr. President, I know you care.”
“I wish to call on our President of the Republic, to heed the call of citizens, Civil Society Organizations, professional, academic, research institutions and trade unions to bring an end to the destruction of our forests, farmlands, water bodies and the associated biodiversity. The very existence and future of Ghana are at stake, and Mr. President, I know you care,” he said.
“There is one thing I know very well which I want you to note, that is, disobedience and destruction of nature will not be endured for too long.”
“Soon, the holy and righteous God of nature, who rules over all creations and the universe will destroy those who violate his creation,” he cautioned.
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
