Otumfuo chastises successive governments for failing to fight galamsey

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The Asantehene Otumfour Osei Tutu II has added his voice to government’s anti – galamsey move, blaming the intensified rate of the menace on the failure by successive governments to tackle the menace.

Speaking at a gathering when the Minister of Lands and Natural resources, Hon. Peter Amewu paid a curtsey call on him at the Manhyia Palace, the Asantehene accused the EPA and the Ministry of Lands for being adamant as the situation keeps intensifying.

Moreover, Otumfour lauded government’s move to deal with the menace and called for the provision of employment avenues for the youth who would be affected.

On his part, the Minister for Lands and Natural resources, hon. John Peter Amewu assured government has put in place measures to ensuring mining is done in a sustainable manner which will be in the best interest of everybody.

The Minister is with a four days familiarization tour in the Ashanti Region to acquaint himself with the extent of damage by illegal mining activities.

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