A stalwart of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti region, Amos Mensah, has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to sack Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) implicated in galamsey activities. Amos Mensah, an exhaust pipe specialist and NPP communicator, expressed concern about the involvement of some MMDCEs in illegal mining, which has ravaged the environment and threatened the country’s water resources.
“The President must take decisive action against MMDCEs who are involved in galamsey,” Mensah said. “Their actions are not only illegal, but also undermine the government’s efforts to combat galamsey and the ‘breaking the eight’ agenda.” Mensah argued that sacking implicated MMDCEs would send a strong message and serve as a deterrent to others.
“If the President fails to act, Ghanaians will assume that the government is not serious about fighting galamsey, which may affect our chances of winning the December 7 polls.” This call comes amid growing concerns about the resurgence of galamsey in some parts of the country, despite the government’s efforts to combat it.
Furthermore, Mensah emphasized the need for a maintenance culture for the DRIP machines, which are used to pump water out of mining pits. “If we don’t maintain these machines, they will break down, and the galamsey activities will continue unabated,” he warned. He urged the government to take responsibility for maintaining these machines to ensure they last longer and serve their purpose.
The DRIP machines, Mensah explained, play a crucial role in the fight against galamsey. “These machines are the backbone of our efforts to drain the water from the mining pits,” he said. “If they are not properly maintained, the water will accumulate, and the miners will continue to operate with impunity.”
Mensah proposed a regular maintenance schedule for the DRIP machines, including daily checks and monthly servicing. “This will ensure that the machines are always in good working condition and can pump out the water efficiently,” he said.
In addition, Mensah suggested that the government provide training for the operators of the DRIP machines. “The operators need to know how to handle the machines properly and perform basic repairs,” he said. “This will reduce the downtime and ensure that the machines are always available for use.”
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