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President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to revoke all mining leases granted for operations in forest reserves under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.

According to the government, this decision is part of a broader strategy to protect Ghana’s natural resources and curb environmental degradation caused by illegal and unsustainable mining practices.

Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of 14 Ministers of State on Thursday, January 30, President Mahama emphasized the government’s commitment to halting mining activities in ecologically sensitive areas and taking legal action against those involved.

“Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, as Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, you will be charged with the duty of safeguarding the environment from marauding galamsey and managing our natural resources effectively.” Mahama stated.

He further declared that his administration would implement a strict policy banning the issuance of mining leases in all forest reserves.

“Let me take this opportunity to state that it shall be the policy of this government to ban the issuance of leases for mining in all forest reserves. We shall also move promptly to revoke all leases issued for the same purpose under the previous government.”he added.

The decision aligns with the government’s broader environmental conservation agenda, aiming to restore degraded lands and protect forest reserves from further destruction.

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