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Free Zones CEO should’ve been sacked for her comments against Pentecost Chairman – Charles Owiredu
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Key Points
- MP Charles Owiredu criticized Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO, Dr. Mary Awusi, for attacking Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye.
- Apostle Nyamekye had highlighted how illegal mining (galamsey) pollutes rivers, impacting community livelihoods and religious practices like baptism.
- Dr. Awusi initially warned Nyamekye to stick to clergy work or be treated as a politician, but later apologized after public backlash.
- Owiredu defended Nyamekye, emphasizing the validity of his concerns, the biblical basis for immersion baptism, and the severe environmental and health consequences of galamsey.
- Owiredu also linked galamsey to economic pressures forcing farmers to sell land, warned of contaminated food and water, and criticized government inaction against illegal miners, calling it a national crisis.
Why This Matters
This article highlights the severe, multi-faceted impact of illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana, affecting not just the environment and economy but also social and religious practices. The political criticism and calls for accountability underscore the urgent need for decisive government action to protect natural resources, public health, and agricultural livelihoods, which are critical for the nation's sustainable development and stability.
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