The Aowin Traditional Council has accused the Member of Parliament for the area, Oscar Ofori Larbi, of engaging in illegal mining operations within the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve.
During a press conference on Monday, January 27, 2024, the traditional council called on stakeholders to rally around efforts to cease the destruction of Ghana's forest reserves.
The chiefs also called on the Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, to protect the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve, which illegal miners have ravaged despite a ban imposed on such activities by the traditional council.
The chiefs accused the MP of allegedly forming a galamsey squad and transporting thugs into the area to engage in illegal mining activities. "When Nana heard about the issue, we called Larbi, but he didn't show up.
