In his pursuit to tackle illegal mining activities, Central Regional Council of State member Hakim Addei , who also serves as Twifo Atti Morkwa Constituency Chairman for NDC and Dean of Chairmen for the Central Region,has joined forces with Twifo Atti Morkwa Police Commander Superintendent Charles Addei Boateng. Their efforts are part of President John Mahama’s priority to eradicate illegal mining across the country.
According to Hakim Addei, President Mahama has alternative plans for the youth involved in illegal mining, urging them to cease their activities. He emphasized the need for support from the government to provide necessary resources, such as life jackets and speed boats, to aid the security services in their fight against illegal mining
The Central Regional Minister, Hon. Ekow Panyin Eduamoah, has been urged to take immediate action to remove all illegal mining activities in the region’s rivers.
The collaboration between Hakim Addei and Superintendent Charles Addei Boateng aims to protect the Pra River, which serves thousands of people in the Central Region. The river’s pollution has affected the Ghana Water Limited’s ability to extract raw water, resulting in erratic water supply to communities in Cape Coast
The Omanhene of the Atti Morkwa Traditional Council, Nana Oseadeayo Kwesi Kenin vI, also warned illegal miners to remove their equipment immediately. He appealed to the government to provide the necessary support to the security services to combat illegal mining.
