Founder and leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addai Odike, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to honor his campaign pledge to fight illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Odike stressed that the fight against galamsey formed part of the President’s manifesto commitments and must be treated as a binding social contract with Ghanaians.
He further urged the President to consider declaring a state of emergency in affected areas, noting that such a measure would help restrict illegal mining operations and protect the environment.
“It was in Mahama’s manifesto that he outlined his plans to address illegal mining, and he also spoke about it during his campaign. This forms the social contract between him and Ghanaians. He should follow through on his promises.
“As the leader of the nation, he sets an example for others to follow, so he needs to provide solutions for galamsey. Calling for a state of emergency could limit many of these activities because it would restrict freedom of movement. Everyone, including civil society organizations (CSOs), is calling for a state of emergency, so what is stopping the president?,” he said.
Source: Farida Seidu| Adomonline
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