Nana Kojo Amoakwa 4th, the Odikro of Agona Duakwa and Krontihen of Agona Nyankrom Traditional Area, has urged the government to, as a matter of urgency, end illegal mining to save the integrity of the Ayesu River.
The Ayesu River, which has been polluted due to illegal mining activities upstream, has caused the shutdown of the Kwanyarko water treatment plant.
Residents, depending on the treatment plant, have been able to get access to portable water for months.
Authorities have improvised by distributing portable water to the communities.
During the climax of their Akwanbo festival to raise some funds to continue their community centre, Nana Kojo Amoakwa urged authorities to end illegal mining, as several lives depend on the river.
VOICE OF: Nana Kojo Amoakwa 4th
The DCE for Agona East District, Hon Oscar Mansah, also assured Nananom and the community of the government’s commitment towards the elimination of illegal mining.
He noted that the government has deployed military officers to halt the illegal mining activities.
The chairman of the program, Dr. Daniel Yawson, also appealed to the festival planning committee to make good use of the money donated by the individual.
He is optimistic that through dedication and hard work, they will be able to complete the construction of their community center.
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