2nd October 2022 12:35:15 PM
1 min readOtumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has strongly criticized the government for failing to stop unlawful mining.
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He argues that because permits are granted without consulting traditional authority, chiefs cannot be held accountable for the threat's reappearance.
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"At the district level, we have the District Chief Executive, the Security Council, and the political administration.
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Are they all claiming that they are not aware of what these galamseyers are doing?
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It's that simple, the Asante king said: "If they are unable to identify and stop the activity of these galamseyers, then they are unworthy to be there.
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He further questioned the failure of local authorities and security agencies to end the menace which has seen many forests and water bodies destroyed.
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The Asante monarch made these remarks when the new US Ambassador to Ghana Virginia E. Palmer, paid a courtesy call on him at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
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Early last month the leader and founder of the United Progressive Party, Akwasi Addai ‘Odike’ incured the wrath of the Manhyia Palace after he questioned the role of chiefs in the fight against illegal mining.
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Odike, who was speaking on Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM also charged the youth in mining areas to demonstrate against such chiefs.
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But his comments did not sit well with the Kumasi Traditional Council (KTC) which summoned managers of the station over the development.
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The radio station seized operations for nealy 78 hours but was back on air after the issue was resolved at the Manhyia Palace.
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