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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 Republic of Ghana, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), is set to host a fugu and kente exhibition in Lusaka, Zambia, from March 6 to 8, 2026.
The event aims to strengthen Ghana-Zambia relations while promoting Pan-Africanism and African unity.
The exhibition, set to be organised in collaboration with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka, will showcase Ghanaian culture and craftsmanship, highlighting traditional textiles like kente and local wear such as fugu.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ghana described the event as a boost not only for cultural and economic diplomacy but also for trade and agribusiness ties between the two countries.
The exhibition will be held at the Lusaka Showgrounds, where visitors can experience Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and the African personality in action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
A thanksgiving service has been held at Jehovah Shamah Assemblies of God Church in honour of Mr Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror following his appointment as Clerk to the Parliament of Ghana.
The event brought together duty bearers, parliamentarians, family members, friends, church leaders, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate his new role and offer prayers for his success.
Church leaders used the occasion to congratulate Mr Djietror and encouraged him to serve with integrity, humility, and dedication.
They prayed for wisdom and strength for him as he assumes responsibility in supporting the work of Parliament.
They also highlighted the importance of his position in the country’s democratic governance.
Mr Djietror expressed gratitude for the support and prayers, noting that the thanksgiving service was a moment to acknowledge God’s guidance in his career.
He assured attendees of his commitment to duty, stating that he would work diligently in the interest of Parliament and the nation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
