He assured government of the traditional council’s commitment and determination to support the President’s initiative at fighting and tackling a canker that has serious consequences on the environment and pollution of water bodies.

[contextly_sidebar id=”dtgpe35xVvOZ49hiSyfLzOeSFnK4BJwU”]“Nana Addo’s initiative is good, and I even thought Operation Vanguard will come here. I send out warning every day to all those engaged in the act at night. So if Operation Vanguard comes to Brong Ahafo here, arrest the illegal miners and deal with them, it will help”, he said.

Speaking to Citi News, Barimah Twereku Ampem II accused foreigners and non-indigenes as those engaged in the illegal act.

He lamented lack of logistics and equipment was hindering their fight against illegal mining in the area.

“I don’t have the equipment to do the job and companies that can assist us say they cannot do it without support and backing of the government. I’m therefore appealing to the government; the regional minister and the district chief executive for the area to liaise and take a decision to cover the pits. When we are asleep, they go to mine”, he lamented.

One dead, several others trapped in galamsey pit at Ntotroso

It will be recalled that on Sunday dawn, a galamsey pit in the area caved in leaving one dead, with several others believed to have trapped in the pit. The 25 year deceased, was only identified as Christian, believed to be a Nigerian.

The tragic incident reportedly happened at 3:00am Sunday, when the illegal miners descended into the trenches to look for gold.

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The Finance Minister among other things, disclosed that government will soon review the embargo which has been placed on public sector employment.

Another section of the show focused on the Christian Council’s assertion that Ghanaians have lost confidence in President Mahama and government.

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Another section of the show focused on UTAG’s strike.

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The Citi Breakfast Show discussed the issue

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The Citi Breakfast Show discussed the issue and spoke to the Member of Parliament for the Obuasi West Constituency, Kwaku Kwarteng who responded by saying Ghana is not in a price control regime where the Bank of Ghana(BoG) could impose prices on the people.

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The Citi Breakfast Show analysed the issue.

Another section of the show focused on Citi FM’s COPE project.

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Another section of the show discussed the EPA’s decision to secure a court injunction to prevent fishermen at Lavender Hill in Accra from dumping human excreta into the sea.

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Mr. Michael Awuah, the Capacity Building Specialist for the Ghana (PPP) programme and Magdalene Apenteng, the Director for Public Investment Division- the Division that government has set up to spearhead the body, spoke on the programme.

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