By Benjamin Asalimba, Kumasi
In a decisive move to safeguard the natural resources of the Ashanti Region, the Regional Minister,Dr. Frank Amonkobene has issued a strong ultimatum to illegal miners operating in forest reservesand water bodies. With a deadline of two weeks for these miners to vacate the forest reserves and all water bodies, the Minister’s commitment underscores the urgent need to protect the region’s precious ecological assets and water supply.
Recognizing the peril these activities pose, the Regional Minister’s move is a step towards to restoring the damage caused by these activities.The two-week deadline sends a clear message that the time to restore the region’sdignity, and a commitment to fulfill the president promise to the good people of Ghana.
The Regional Minister’s commitment goes beyond mere enforcement; it reflects a broader vision for sustainable development in the Ashanti Region.
In a press conference at the Regional Coordinating Council, Dr. Frank Amonkobene reiterated that illegal mining not only threatens the environment but also disrupts local economies. Hence, its the need to promote responsible mining practices that can coexist with the preservation of natural habitats.
In his first engagement with the media, he revealed that, the Chief Coordinating Director and himself have discovered a total of 618 mmdces uncompleted projects the NPP government left behind and he is going to ensure due diligence are carry out to commence their completion.
The Minister hinted that the government under H. Excellency John Dramani is committed to ensure that Otumfou Osei Tutu II’s drive to heal Akomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital project is fulfiled. Hence, the president is pledged to ensure its completion to serve the interest of Asanteman and Ghana.
He stressed that, he has engaed all stakeholders in the government sectors in the region of which he mentioned the agricultural sector, road, energy, markets, the transportation sector to have a first hand information of their challenges and concerns so as to help him address them for government business to commence.
He was quick to note that, his office has met with the regional ECG director on the account to address power outrage in the region and it was revealed that one of their cables is causing the power outrage and it has been fixed and he
Dr. Frank Amonkobene however, tasked the media to be a watcdoggs to help John Dramani Mahama’s administration because they started together during the campaign, and they will end together in government…and pledged to working hand in hand with media to ensure the forward match of Asanteman.
