A former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Frimpong Boateng, has called on President Akufo-Addo to heed the calls from citizens and CSOs to put an end to the menace of illegal mining which is destroying the country’s environment, particularly water bodies.
Speaking at the grand durbar of the 2024 Yam festival celebration of the people of the Asogli State in Ho, October 5, Prof Boateng said the country’s existence is at stake and called on the President and his government to act immediately to avert the threats posed by the illegal mining activities.
“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 to 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.”
“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.
Prof Frimpong Boateng who served under President Akufo-Addo, berated the current state of affairs in the country and stressed that the pilots of the country have weaponized some institutions of state to intimidate and silence transformative voices while allowing patronized corruption to flourish.
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