The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has expressed deep concern over the government’s continued inability to effectively address the issue of illegal mining, which has caused extensive vironmental degradation across the country.
The Church expressed its disappointment during the 24th General Assembly held at the Ramseyer Training Centre in Abetifi, Kwahu in Eastern region, where the Moderator, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, addressed the matter.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Opare Kwakye stressed that despite repeated calls from the Church for more decisive actions and the government’s previous interventions, the illegal mining menace persists.
He called on the need for stronger institutional efforts and urged the government to work closely with chiefs and other stakeholders to develop a lasting solution.
The Moderator called for a firm and renewed commitment from the government to combat this environmental threat.
In addition to addressing illegal mining, the Moderator also expressed concern over the delays surrounding the President’s assent to the LGBTQ+ bill, which was recently passed by Parliament.
The Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Bill 2022 seeks to uphold Ghanaian family values and protect future generations from what the Church describes as sexual perversion.
The Moderator reaffirmed the Church’s support for the bill and prayed for divine wisdom for the judiciary as it deliberates on the matter, hoping it would soon reach the President for final approval.
Responding to the Moderator’s concerns regarding the LGBTQ+ bill, Vice President and NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia stated that such practices would not be tolerated under his presidency. He emphasized the need to preserve Ghanaian values, religion, and culture.
The Vice President also outlined plans to reduce the high cost of transportation by introducing public electric vehicles if he wins the 2024 elections.
He promised that his administration would ensure the delivery of the first 100 electric buses by December 2025, should he be elected as President hoping that it will lead to 40% drop in transportation fares in Ghana.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
