I am ready to protect the environment even if it will cost me 2020 – Nana Addo

General News on Friday, July 26, 2019

Source: yen.com.gh

2019-07-26

President Akufo-Addo said he is ready to sacrifice his votes in 2020 to protect the environment.

According to him, he is not worried about the number of votes that he loses but is more concerned about the maintenance of the environment.

The president said that during an interaction with the inhabitants of Breman Asikuma, in the central region.

He said he remained committed to protecting the environment for present and future generations.

"Some young men were not happy. Some have insulted and vilified me, threatening to vote against me in 2020, "said President Akufo-Addo.

"But what I've done is to protect the environment and do what God has said will be best for Ghana." I will not think of the consequences that will have on the elections. "

The president led a campaign to combat illegal mining when he took office two and a half years ago.

A joint police and military task force was then set up to oversee the protection of the various rivers of the country.

The working group also received the permit to arrest anyone caught in illegal mining activities, locally called galamsey.

However, some circles complained that the working group had been compromised and that the fight against illegal mining was running out of steam.