Government's silence on Anas Galamsey's presentation worrisome – Forest Watch

General News of Monday, June 3, 2019

Source: 3news.com

2019-06-03

A coalition of 32 nongovernmental organizations under Forest Watch Ghana called on the government for its apparent silence on Anas's investigation of Galamsey.

The play involved government officials, including the secretary of the Interdepartmental Committee on Illegal Mining, Charles Bissue.

During the presentation of the presentation, Anas formally filed a complaint with the Office of the Special Prosecutor for Corruption. This incident led to the resignation of Mr. Bissue from the Committee, while the government asked for raw footage for new investigations.

But little has been heard since on the case. The coalition is therefore concerned that the government's attitude will eventually trivialize the issue.

"Silence gives the impression that the executive is not disturbed by the fact that the highest government officials, including presidential staff, are behind the destruction of aquatic ecosystems, farms and livelihoods. . This stance trivializes these criminal acts and endangers the lives of ordinary people and ultimately the entire nation, "Forest Watch Ghana said on Monday.

They also call on the government to take swift action on this issue.

"Civil society calls on the government to act with the same eagerness to respond to the presentation in the sports sector, because the threat of Galamsey ravages the environment and destroys the very foundation of life." people, "the statement said. continued.

Forest Watch Ghana also deplores the general reaction of Ghanaians to the presentation, describing it as "a profound lack of knowledge and appreciation of the values ​​of biodiversity".

In this regard, he calls for "a deliberate national program to raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity", emphasizing the need to "sensitize Ghanaians to the need to consciously protect our biological resources.

At the same time, the coalition also expressed concerns about the implications of Chinese borrowing, fearing that they would be catastrophic for the economy. She also raised concerns about the exploitation of rosewood and the need to preserve wildlife.