Vice-Presidential Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has stated that the NPP government will not stop mining in the country.
He emphasized, “We will never stop mining. Mining has provided the country with significant benefits; how else could we implement the Gold-for-Oil Policy? However, we will not mine in water bodies or forest reserves.”
However, he was quick to clarify that while mining activities will continue, they will not occur in sensitive areas such as water bodies or forest reserves.
His comments come in response to ongoing concerns regarding illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, which have significantly harmed the country’s natural resources.
Speaking on Accra-based Peace FM on Wednesday, October 16, Dr. Prempeh emphasized that mining is a vital contributor to the nation’s economy and will not be halted.
“We will never stop mining. Mining has given the country a lot of benefits; how else would we be able to implement the Gold-for-oil Policy? But we will not mine in water bodies and forest reserves.” – NAPO#ChannelOneNews#StopGalamseyNow#IStandAgainstGalamsey pic.twitter.com/myf8nvvbEK
— ChannelOne TV (@Channel1TVGHA) October 16, 2024
