Akufo-Addo must address Ghanaians urgently on the state of the environment – Minority
The Minority in Parliament has called on President Nana Akufo-Addo to urgently address the nation on the current state of Ghana's environment.
The demand comes amid growing concerns about the rapid degradation of the country's natural resources, including forests, water bodies, and land, which the Minority believes requires immediate attention and action from the highest level of government.
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Lands and Natural Resources Committee, Alhassan Suhuyini, addressing the media on Tuesday, 3 September 2024, expressed alarm over government's perceived inaction in tackling environmental challenges such as illegal mining, deforestation, and pollution.
He criticised the Akufo-Addo-led administration for failing to enforce environmental regulations effectively, leading to the continued destruction of vital ecosystems that are crucial for the country’s sustainable development.
The Tamale North lawmaker emphasised that the ongoing environmental degradation poses a significant threat to the health and livelihoods of Ghanaians.
He urged the President to outline concrete measures to address these issues, including strategies for rehabilitation and stricter enforcement of environmental laws.
"We wish to therefore to call on our lame duck president who checked out long ago and the clueless vice president, who is only focused on merely winning an election to show its possible without a clue as to what to with it, to at least dismiss the ministers responsible for Science and Environment and MLNR to signal their disappointment and the indignation of the people."
"Anything short of that will mean our suspicions that galamsay is a regime sponsored and supported rape of the state is true. We also demand a statement from the president on the state of our environment immediately. It’s critical to our survival as a nation," Mr. Suhuyini stated.
Source: classfmonline.com
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