New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has called for a 90-day nationwide suspension of all mining activities to allow Ghana’s polluted water bodies to recover.
Speaking at a media briefing on Wednesday, October 15, Dr. Acheampong said the country must take bold and decisive action to protect its natural resources, even if it comes with economic sacrifices.
“Everybody should stop mining in this country. Regardless of the financial consequences, we must agree that for the next 90 days—during the rainy season—we stop mining,” he stated.
He clarified that his proposal was not a declaration of a state of emergency, but a call for national consensus to give the environment time to heal.
“Let’s clear our water bodies first and then discuss how to resume mining responsibly. I’m not talking about a state of emergency, but mining, wherever it is happening, should stop now,” he explained.
Dr. Acheampong compared the situation to attempting to fix a train in motion, emphasizing the need for a total pause before real progress can be achieved.
“We cannot repair the tyre or the truck of a moving train. As long as it’s in motion, we must agree to stop,” he added.
Source: AdomOnline
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