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Dr. Bawumia’s vision is for a prosperous Ghana- Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh
Running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr.Mathew Opoku Prempeh has said Dr.Mahamudu Bawumia’s vision is for a better and prosperous Ghana.
“His vision is for a better prosperous country called Ghana. And I pledged to even work hard to support this vision,” he stated.
Addressing the gathering at the NPP Manifesto launch in Takoradi on Sunday, he noted that Dr Bawumia had demonstrated exceptional leadership and a clear vision for the future of the country.Dr.Matthew Opoku Prempeh added that “I’m a stronger believer in Dr Bawumia, I have worked with him more than many of ever know. I believe in his ability and knowledge and surely, he’s the man of the moment. I’m committed to serving him loyally to ensure his vision is translated into a mission.”
According to him, “Dr Bawumia is a man of vision, he’s humble, but firm, he’s affable, he’s loyal and honest, a problem solver, a very hard worker, a go-getter, a man of integrity, he’s destined to take Ghana to the next level.”
“I know Dr Alhaji Bawumia is not corrupt, his family life has never been accused of corruption and his public life, has never been accused of corruption. He has never been investigated and he will, never be corrupted,” he concluded.
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Steps underway to repeal L.I 2462 – Prez assures
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that steps are underway to repeal Legislative Instrument 2462 as part of efforts to protect the country’s forests and water bodies.
During his media encounter at the Jubilee House, the president explained that the repeal will formalise the ban on mining in forest reserves and strengthen enforcement against illegal mining.
He stressed that his administration is committed to safeguarding the environment, reclaiming degraded reserves, and deploying more personnel to protect river bodies across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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9 forest reserves recovered from illegal mining – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the recovery of nine forest reserves from illegal mining under his government’s intensified environmental protection drive.
Addressing journalists at the Jubilee House, the president explained that hundreds of excavators, water pumps and other equipment have been seized as part of the operation, while degraded areas are being reclaimed and restored.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to end mining in protected areas, deploy more personnel to safeguard river bodies and strengthen laws to secure Ghana’s natural resources for future generations.
This notwithstanding, President Mahama revealed that two of the retrieved forest reserves had gone back into the hands of illegal miners, however, adequate measures have been put in place to reclaim them.
By: Jacob Aggrey
