Secretary to the Small Scale Miners Association Michael Kwadwo Preprah has called for the dismissal of the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor.
Speaking to Henry Eliud Nyakey on Asem Yi Dzi Ka, a political programme on Connect FM in Takoradi, the Secretary said the government has failed totally in the fight against illegal mining.
Burning excavators in non-Red Zones, in rivers and reserved forests means the minister has failed, he said, adding that there is no way a government can win the fight against galamey using the military.
“Past governments from the era of President [John] Kufuor through to President [John] Mahama used the military in the fight against galamsey and they failed,” Michael Kwadwo Preprah said.
He is surprised the current minister is using the same approach and “he has failed and needs to be sacked”.
Counting the number of mining equipment destroyed so far, the Secretary said about 40 excavators have been destroyed and one operator has been shot dead.
He hinted of a mega demonstration across the country against government soon.
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Source: UTV/3news.com
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Greedy bastards, this is how they will start, calling Mr. President to sack a hard working Minister, working for the survival of many. The president must be as selfish as you to fall for your ***barred word*** call. The burning of machine hasn't even started yet, keep your machines at the site and meet them in ashes. Indiscipline selfish so call businessmen. You dug through the roots of cocoa trees for something that is not renewable. The cocoa trees have existed and supported the economy since independence.
You are a greedy mafia, not seeking the interest of Ghanaians but you and your cohorts and families only. Look straight into your own face and see if what you are doing is good!!! What water do you (your wife(ves) if you indeed you have any) use to cook for you, or wash your clothes, or ..... - rain water, bole hole water or imported water? And when we seek to correct or call your attention to the evil acts you are involved in, you call for "SACK"!!! Sack who??? SACK YOURSELVES first.