“With the right actions, the nation could revive its precious water bodies and restore its fertile farmlands”
In a passionate appeal, a former National Best Farmer has urged the government to take immediate action against mining activities. He warns that if left unchecked, the repercussions could lead to a crisis even more devastating than the COVID-19 pandemic. The stakes are high, and the call for change is urgent.
Nana Kwaku Siaw, a former National Best Farmer, is calling the government to implement a one-year ban on all mining activities – legal and illegal. He believes that this action is crucial for restoring the country’s depleted resources and preventing a crisis even more severe than the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nana Siaw who is also the Nkosuohene of Anwonmaso Traditional Area and Chief Executive Officer of Kumah Farms and Training Centre, lamented the destruction of the country’s water bodies, farmlands, and cash crops like cocoa.
He proposed deploying military helicopters to combat illegal miners, advocating a shoot-to-kill directive, as previous enforcement efforts had been compromised by corruption.
Nana Siaw held a deep sense of optimism, believing that with the right actions, the nation could revive its precious water bodies and restore its fertile farmlands.
Story: Lawal Mohammed
