Former Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur’s wife has slammed Western Region chiefs for allegedly failing to help the fight against illegal mining.
According to Matilda Arthur, the chiefs have not assisted in tackling the issue of illegal mining in the region.
She made the remarks while addressing the Nana Kobina Nketsia IV Trust’s Western Regional Development Conference.
The event was on the theme “Driving Inclusive and Equitable Development in the Western Region of Ghana: A Call to Action.”
The conference included detailed debates on measures to enhance regional development and accelerate growth.
She wondered if the rumours that some of the chiefs had gotten monies to be silent about the problem were accurate.
“Chiefs and leaders, where have you been when all the lands are being taken over by galamsey? Some say that you have sold our lands, some say that you are fronted for big men, in Accra, Takoradi, Ho even in America and China.
“And some even say that you have been given huge amount of money. I don’t even see the huge amount of money on you.
“I don’t see it in your buildings, I don’t see it in the way you dress, I don’t see it anywhere but did you collect those huge amounts?” Mrs. Amissah-Arthur asked.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
