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Ghana must lead Africa in criminalising environmental destruction – Annoh-Dompreh
March 9, 2026
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Ghana must lead Africa in criminalising environmental destruction – Annoh-Dompreh

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Key Points

  • Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh urges Ghana to lead Africa by criminalising large-scale environmental destruction, or ecocide.
  • He defines ecocide as unlawful or wanton acts causing severe, widespread, or long-term damage to the environment, noting it's not yet a standalone international crime.
  • Ghana faces significant environmental crises, including deforestation, illegal mining (galamsey), and severe water pollution, which threaten health and prosperity.
  • Annoh-Dompreh argues that criminalising ecocide would fill a legal gap, hold perpetrators accountable, and protect future generations.
  • This legislative action would position Ghana as a leader in environmental justice in Africa and reinforce its commitment to sustainable development.

Why This Matters

This initiative is crucial for Ghana as it directly addresses severe domestic environmental challenges like illegal mining (galamsey) and deforestation, which threaten public health, food security, and water bodies. Enacting an ecocide law could significantly bolster environmental protection, hold perpetrators accountable, and establish Ghana as a pioneer in environmental justice on the African continent, safeguarding its natural resources for future generations.

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