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Afenyo-Markin urges youth to lead fight against Galamsey
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has described illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, as one of the most urgent threats to Ghana’s future and called on young people to take a leading role in addressing it.
Speaking at the Youth Commons Forum at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Afenyo-Markin warned that galamsey was destroying farmlands, poisoning rivers, and endangering the livelihoods of many communities.
He stressed that the long-term impact of uncontrolled mining would affect food security, access to clean water, and the wellbeing of future generations.
He challenged the youth not to sit on the sidelines but to become active participants in the fight against the menace.
According to him, political talk and promises were not enough to stop galamsey, and concrete action must come from all sectors of society, especially young people who represent the country’s future.
The Minority Leader urged students to think beyond individual gain and consider the collective good of the nation.
He explained that Ghana’s natural resources were meant to support development for all, and their destruction through illegal mining would only deepen poverty and inequality.
In his concluding remarks, Afenyo-Markin encouraged the youth to dream big, stand tall, and act now.
He quoted Nelson Mandela’s famous words that “sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great,” reminding the students that it was now their turn to respond with greatness by protecting the environment and leading national transformation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
