Environmental advocacy group, Eco-Conscious Citizens has reiterated the need for government to revoke all licenses granted for manning in forest reserves and globally significant biodiversity areas.
The demands come after three NDC Members of Parliament submitted a private members bill seeking to repeal section 3(2) of the Environmental Protection Regulations (L.I 2462) that grants the President authority to issue mining leases for exploration within forest reserves in Ghana.
The MPs for Tamale North and Ranking on the Lands and Forestry Committee, Alhaji Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini, North Tongu Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Madina, Francis Xavier Sosu in a formal
Memo addressed to the Clerk of Parliament dated October 22nd, 2024, noted with concern the severe environment, health and economic impact of issuing licenses to mine in forest reserves.
