Leave Government If You Want to Be a Miner – President Mahama Cautions Appointees
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a strong warning to his government appointees, directing them to refrain from engaging in any form of mining, whether legal or illegal. He emphasized that any appointee found violating this directive would be removed from office immediately.Speaking at the launch of the ‘Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative’ in Nkawie, Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, President Mahama clarified, “If you want to be a miner, leave government and go and be a miner.” His firm stance against illegal mining received thunderous applause from the audience.The Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative aims to restore Ghana’s degraded lands, focusing on areas severely impacted by illegal mining and deforestation. The project is part of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources' broader efforts to reverse environmental damage, with the support of security agencies to crack down on illegal mining […]
