Ghanaian music legend Kwame Nsiah Apau, professionally known as Okyeame Kwame has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to address the pressing issue of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, which is devastating the nation's environment. Speaking on UTV's United Showbiz the musician questioned why the president has been unable to fulfill his promise to tackle illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, which continues to devastate the nation's water bodies.According to Okyeame Kwame, when Akufo-Addo first assumed office, he made a bold declaration that he would put his presidency on the line if he could not stop galamsey.
However, with only three months remaining before the next election, the president has yet to address the severe pollution of the country's water bodies. "Why can't you put a stop to it?" the musician asked, adding, "When Nana Addo was coming to power, he said he would put his presidency on the line if he's unable to solve galamsey.
Whyis it that we have three months to another election, and he cannot say our water bodies are polluted so everyone should put down their mining equipment for some time?" The artiste behind the hit song 'Small Small' questioned whether the president's reluctance to act was politically motivated, particularly over concerns about votes for Vice President Dr.
Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming election.