Illegal miners must stay away from Volta Region - Togbe Afede warns

The Agbogbomefia of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV, has warned that any unruly group of individuals who attempt to introduce illegal mining into the Volta Region will suffer swift and ruthless consequences.

“We will not allow galamsey in the Volta Region,” he added.

Togbe Afede issued the stern caution at the Volta Economic Forum in Ho last Wednesday.

The forum, on the theme, ‘’From Opportunity Showcase to Investment Execution’’, was attended by a large number of entrepreneurs, traditional rulers, students, representatives of corporate bodies, public servants and people from all walks of life. Technical know-how

Togbe Afede said the region had people endowed with the appropriate technical know-how to manage its natural resources to create jobs and wealth.

For that matter, he said, the chiefs and people of the region would not stand aside and look on unconcerned while miscreants invaded the area to destroy the environment for their selfish gains.

The Agbogbomefia mentioned the lithium and iron ore deposits in parts of the region, and said they could be harnessed with the appropriate investments and partnerships to lift the region to astonishing economic heights.

Togbe Afede said such projects must be well coordinated in the absence of galamsey and unfair political influences to achieve maximum results.

He commended the government for the Big Push roads project, which he said, was creating bright development prospects for all Ghanaians, irrespective of their political persuasions.

Togbe Afede urged the people of the Volta Region to renew their sense of patriotism and fiercely resist all forms of corruption and evil, and rather embrace selflessness, perseverance, love for one another and honesty at all times to move the region forward.

Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, in a speech read on his behalf, said the Volta Region needed the discipline to turn its vast natural resources and other development potentials into jobs and sustainable incomes with the right partnerships to implement the projects.

“The opportunity is before us, the responsibility is ours, and the time for execution is now,” he said.