A former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has urged President to listen to the appeals from various groups and labour unions to stop the destruction of forest reserves and water bodies caused by galamsey, citinewsrom.com has reported.
According to him, the future of Ghana is in danger and the devastating impact on the environment and waterbodies cannot be endured for long.
He said, "Heed the call of citizens, CSOs, professionals, academics, research institutions and trade unions to bring an end to the destruction of our forest, waterbodies and associated biodiversity." "The very existence and future of Ghana are very at stake and Mr President I know you care…Disobedience and destruction of nature cannot be endured for too long," Prof Frimpong said at a grand durbar to mark the climax of the Asogli Yam Festival in Ho on Saturday.
He made this statement at a grand durbar to mark the climax of the Asogli Yam Festival in Ho on Saturday, October 5, 2024.