Akufo-Addo Govt approved galamsey that ravaged forests, water bodies – Gbande

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Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has launched a blistering attack on the Akufo-Addo administration, accusing it of deliberately enabling the widespread destruction of Ghana’s forest reserves and water bodies.

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Mining Leases and Regulatory Failure Blamed

According to Gbande, the government’s reckless issuance of mining leases and failure to enforce regulations have directly led to the environmental degradation currently plaguing the country.

“Gov’t Has Turned a Blind Eye”

Gbande asserted that the Akufo-Addo government has turned a blind eye to the environmental crisis, prioritizing political and financial gains over the health and safety of the nation.

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He charged that these actions have empowered illegal miners and unscrupulous actors to destroy critical ecosystems that sustain millions of Ghanaians.

“Our water bodies are polluted. Our forest reserves are vanishing, and the people entrusted with protecting them are the same ones enabling their destruction,” he fumed.

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NDC Calls for Urgent Action

The NDC Deputy Chief warned that if urgent steps are not taken to reverse the trend, Ghana risks facing severe water shortages and a collapse of its natural heritage.

He vowed that an NDC government would restore accountability in the mining sector and enforce laws to protect the environment.

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    Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe is a Level 300 Nursing student at the University
    of Ghana, Legon, an author, student leader, and youth advocate with a
    strong passion for public service, leadership, and student empowerment.
    Through his writing, he explores topics related to education, youth
    development, leadership, health, and social impact, contributing
    meaningful perspectives on issues that affect students and young people.

    As an author at Insight Ghana, Abraham leverages his strong communication
    and research skills to produce informative and thought-provoking content.
    His work reflects a commitment to advocacy, public engagement, and
    fostering conversations that inspire positive change within society.

    Abraham currently serves in several leadership capacities, including
    Vice President of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA Legon),
    Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ghana Nursing and
    Midwifery Students Association (UGHANMSA), Deputy Head of the Business
    and Political Chamber of PENSA Legon, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of
    the Oti Region Students Association (ORSA), and a Member of the
    University of Ghana Parliament House.

    Over the years, he has led and supported numerous student-centered
    initiatives, including academic tutorials, mentorship programmes,
    welfare interventions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the
    student experience and promoting collective growth.

    As an aspiring President of the University of Ghana Students'
    Representative Council (UGSRC) for the 2026/2027 academic year,
    Abraham seeks to champion a vision centered on student welfare,
    accountability, inclusiveness, innovation, and effective representation.

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Abraham kofi Amudzegbe

Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe is a Level 300 Nursing student at the University of Ghana, Legon, an author, student leader, and youth advocate with a strong passion for public service, leadership, and student empowerment. Through his writing, he explores topics related to education, youth development, leadership, health, and social impact, contributing meaningful perspectives on issues that affect students and young people.

As an author at Insight Ghana, Abraham leverages his strong communication and research skills to produce informative and thought-provoking content. His work reflects a commitment to advocacy, public engagement, and fostering conversations that inspire positive change within society.

Abraham currently serves in several leadership capacities, including Vice President of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA Legon), Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Students Association (UGHANMSA), Deputy Head of the Business and Political Chamber of PENSA Legon, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Oti Region Students Association (ORSA), and a Member of the University of Ghana Parliament House.

Over the years, he has led and supported numerous student-centered initiatives, including academic tutorials, mentorship programmes, welfare interventions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the student experience and promoting collective growth.

As an aspiring President of the University of Ghana Students' Representative Council (UGSRC) for the 2026/2027 academic year, Abraham seeks to champion a vision centered on student welfare, accountability, inclusiveness, innovation, and effective representation.