The legislators affected by the ruling are the NDC’s Peter Yaw Kwakye Ackah of Amenfi Central constituency, Andrew Amoakoh Asiamah of Fomena, Kojo Asante, NPP MP for Suhum in the Eastern Region, and NPP’s Cynthia Morrison of Agona West constituency.
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Eyewitnesses report that the explosion occurred during routine activities related to ongoing highway construction.
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The businessman detailed in his petition how the Board Chairman demanded GH₵50,000.00 up front and further loan from him for the approval of the 12 million Ghana cedis and appealed to the Presidency to help him recover a total amount of GH₵2,408,000.00 from the Board Chairman.
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“This decisive outcome reflects the unwavering commitment of UTAG members to protect our environment and livelihoods from the destructive impact of mining activities in ecologically sensitive areas such as forest reserves, farms, and water bodies,” the NEC said.
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The strike, announced on October 1, is a response to the government’s failure to meet Organised Labour’s demands for a total ban on mining and a state of emergency to combat galamsey.
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“Illegal and unregulated mining has devastating economic, social, and environmental consequences,” the statement read. “It exacerbates poverty, damages livelihoods, pollutes the environment, negatively impacts health and water, disrupts peace, and fuels illicit financial flows.”
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A three-day protest demanding the immediate release of 53 Democracy Hub members, arrested during a previous anti-galamsey demonstration, has drawn strong emotions from participants
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The spillage resulted in flooding in low-lying communities around the dam’s enclave, affecting towns including Mepe, Battor, Sogakope, Mafi, Adidome and Ada in the North and Central Tongu districts of the Volta Region
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The Echem, Akokoamong, and Achiase communities are plagued with dust pollution as the construction of major drains in the area is abandoned. The situation is worse during the rainy season.
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“I went off completely and I was in bed for several months. I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t talk, and I couldn’t do anything. I thank God I am better now. As you can see, I talk now even though I struggle to speak properly. Half of my body is paralyzed now. One of my legs and one of my hands are not functioning now. So I can’t type on phone now, I can only talk on phone”, Moesha told the blog.
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