MEF Chairman urges government to tackle galamsey, address environmental crisis.

By King Amoah Alhaji Musah Abubakari, chairman of the Muslim Executive Foundation (MEF), a Kumasi-based NGO focused on peace, unity, and education within Zongo communities, has issued a strong call to the government to address the devastating impact of illegal mining (galamsey) on Ghana's environment. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Alhaji Abubakari expressed deep concern over the widespread destruction of water bodies and forest reserves by galamsey operators, urging swift and decisive action to reverse the damage. "It is disheartening to witness the extent to which our rivers and forests have been ravaged," Alhaji Abubakari stated. "Galamsey operators seem to show no remorse

Don’t give our mineral and natural resources to aliens, but rather the locals and see their performances – Mansa Musah from US writes.

We have to start building local economic & finance capacity. The best way forward_ Now I want to say that if there's any earthly wealth left in our lands and rivers, our government should sign these contract agreements off to local Ghanaian companies capable enough to do the job. If there's is the need to sign contact agreements with foreign investors, we must first consider West Africans, then Greater Africans, then Europeans, and the rest in that order. In the contract, we can agree for them to have their operating fiscal assets in European or American banks. Their main savings or

Nana Kwaku Bonsam’s prophetic strides: Acknowledging the realities behind the Npp’s defeat and the call for environmental stewardship

LBy King Amoah. In Ghana's recent political landscape, one name has resonated not only in religious circles but also among the masses, Nana Kwaku Bonsam. renowned as a powerful fetish priest, the CEO of the Kofi oo Kofi Shrine at Akomadan-Afrancho, has emerged as a significant figure in the wake of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) unprecedented electoral defeat. His audacious predictions and unfiltered views on the intertwining issues of natural resource exploitation and political accountability have captivated the public discourse surrounding the elections. The Prophecy Before the Storm Before the December 7 elections, Nana Kwaku Bonsam held a radio interview in Accra with

The role of reforestation in sustainable development

Reforestation plays a pivotal role in sustainable development, acting as a cornerstone for ecological restoration, economic growth, and community resilience. In a world increasingly threatened by climate change, deforestation, and habitat loss, the act of planting trees has emerged as a powerful solution that aligns environmental stewardship with socio-economic objectives. John Mahama's vision emphasises that reforestation is not just about replenishing tree cover; it is an investment in the future of our environment and its inhabitants. Forests serve as vital carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and mitigating the impacts of climate change. By restoring forests, we can combat soil erosion, protect

Damak – IDP hold 2nd Sanitation Excellence Awards: Director urges gov’t to adopt innovative measures toward clean environment.

By King Amoah  The Director of Damak Sanitation Health Watch-Ghana, Mr. Daniel Mbabugri Akgri, has called on the government to as a matter of national interest intensifies innovative measures that would not only ensure a clean environment but also find a lasting solutions to the fight against sanitation and hygiene in the country. Speaking during the second edition of the organisation's Sanitation Excellence Awards, Mr Akgri emphasized tha sanitation has not been significantly improving even though efforts were made by the government and other organisations, the sector has witnessed, for making insignificant change which speaks volumes that more efforts are needed to

Prominent businessman in Kumasi speaks out against environmental pollution .

By King Amoah. In a passionate plea for environmental stewardship, Alhaji Musah Abubakari, the Managing Director of Basfam Company Limited in Kumasi, has voiced his deep concerns regarding the alarming levels of environmental pollution in the city. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Alhaji Abubakari emphasized the pressing need for individuals and communities to acknowledge the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy environment. "People seem to be turning a blind eye to the environmental degradation happening around them, as if it’s just a mundane part of life like having breakfast tea," he lamented. His observations are rooted in meticulous investigations that reveal Kumasi