MP
protests against public hearing on mining activity
Tarkwa (W/R), Jan. 21, Ghanadot/GNA - The
Member of Parliament for Prestea-Huni-Valley, Francis
Adu Blay-Kwofie has protested against a public hearing
on mining activity scheduled to take place on Tuesday at
Mbease-Nsuta near Prestea.
The hearing was in connection with the Golden Star
Bogoso/Prestea Limited (GSBPL) new mining activity in
the area.
In a protest letter, the MP said earlier operations of
the GSBPL in Prestea failed to reclaim affected lands
leaving colossal pits in the town.
He said the company’s failure to fulfil other
obligations suggested that it would do same at
Mbease-Nsuta.
Mr Kwofie said it would be appropriate to wait for the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess the
environmental impact of the mining firm on the
community.
He also suggested that since no appointment had been
made at the Environment Ministry, it would be prudent to
properly evaluate the whole process.
The MP said it was important that the new government
under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was allowed
to settle down before taking any meaningful decision on
the matter.
GNA
