HELICOPTER CRASH VICTIMS WERE ON MISSION TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE MINING, NOT TO FIGHT GALAMSEY – Inusah Fuseini
Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has clarified that the victims of the recent military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region were not on a mission to fight illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, but rather to promote responsible mining.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, August 16, the former Tamale Central MP explained that the assignment was focused on safeguarding the environment while ensuring communities benefit from their natural resources.
“What our fallen heroes were going to do was to promote responsible mining, which means mining the natural resources without damaging the environment,” Mr. Fuseini said. “That is what they were going to do, and not to fight galamsey.”
He stressed that their task was to advance sustainable practices in the mining sector, describing it as crucial for Ghana’s long-term development.
The crash occurred on Wednesday, August 6, at Adansi Akrofrom in the Ashanti Region, claiming the lives of eight prominent figures.
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