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‘The Galamsey Entrepreneurs’ launched to commemorate Maj. Mahama’s 4th anniversary
A book titled, “The Galamsey Entrepreneurs—The Bane of African Nations” has been launched in Accra to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the demise of Major Maxwell Mahama, who was killed at Dankyira Obuasi in the Central Region in his fight against illegal mining.
The book authored by Joy S.A. Alamu and published by KingSmaker Publishing is focused on the negative impact of illegal mining and how best to salvage the situation to provide gainful employment for the youth.
Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor,Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, in a speech read on his behalf commended the author for documenting the ills of galamsey.
He said the over exploitation of gold in communal mining had been associated with negative impact which called for a remedy to the situation before it became worst.
“We would also want to pay glowing tribute to the memory of other security personnel, and all others,who have gallantly fought against illegal and unnecessary destruction of our environment, the creation of hazards for both men and animals as well as other unacceptable behaviour by galamsey”, he said.
Mr Jinapor said it was his hope that the book would broaden the scope of entrepreneurs, especially, the youth in taking up the challenge of safe mining.
He said the government was equally engaging with stakeholders on a new small scale mining to change the negative narrative of the sector, saying,” we are saying, no more polluting of our water bodies,no more unnecessary degradation of our landscape, and no more unnecessary accidents, injuries and fatalities”.
Mr Jinapor said the new small scale mining would, while generating employment and other economic activities for as many community members as possible, would prevent unnecessary accidents and protect the environment.
The book was launched by Dr Wale Okediran, General Secretary of the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) and the first copy was bought by Mr. Emmanuel Adumoa Bossman, Deputy Chief of Staff at GH¢10,000.
Management and staff of Owass FM have announced the passing of media personality, comedian and politician Seth Kwame Dzokoto following a medical emergency during a live morning show discussion at the station earlier today.
According to the station, Dzokoto was participating in a panel discussion on its morning show “Oman Nkoso” when he suddenly took ill and collapsed.
A statement from the station said its team immediately rushed him to the hospital for medical attention, but he was pronounced dead by the attending medical doctor upon arrival.
“We are deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident, which occurred in the course of our regular programming. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, colleagues, and all those who have been affected by his passing,” the statement said.
Management acknowledged that information about the incident is already circulating in the public domain, but appealed to the public and colleague media houses to respect the privacy of the bereaved family and refrain from circulating unverified information or speculation regarding the circumstances of his death.
Owass FM extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of Seth Kwame Dzokoto.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The State through the Attorney General (AG) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the suspension of the trial in the case of The Republic v Hanan Aludiba and Faiza Seidu.
On Monday, the Court of Appeal suspended the trial in the case. But the prosecution says it has filed an appeal against the suspension order.
According to the update, the law does not allow a criminal trial to be suspended simply because an accused person has complained about some of the charges on the charge sheet, particularly when those complaints were dismissed as meritless.
It argues that if the Court of Appeal’s decision is allowed to stand, no prosecution will ever be possible, since all it would take for a trial to be suspended is an accused person complaining about anything on the charge sheet.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
