The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to investigate the Member of Parliament for Aowin, Oscar Larbi, over the latter’s alleged involvement in illegal mining activities.
The coalition, which includes media, labour groups, faith-based organisations, and traditional authorities, submitted a petition to the presidency on January 30, 2025, demanding immediate action against the lawmaker.
The MP has been accused of engaging in illegal mining activities on the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region.
The traditional leaders in the area have accused him of bringing in illegal miners whose activities they say are destructive and degrading.
They say these activities have resulted in severe environmental degradation, including the destruction of vegetation.
The Coalition is there appealing to the President to order an independent investigation involving key agencies such as the Ghana Police Service, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Minerals Commission to uncover the facts and hold accountable any individuals or entities found culpable in the destruction. Ghanaian culture-inspired products.
They also want other MPs and officials involved to be sanctioned by the President.
Another petition by the Coalition was sent to the Speaker and the Inspector General of Police on the matter.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
