The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has joined the campaign against irresponsible and illegal forms of mining leading to a massive destruction of the environment.
The church is worried about the existential threats posed to the country and is therefore calling on the state to take immediate action against the menace.
The Awoshie branch of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana marked its 40th anniversary since its establishment.
With the theme, “40 years with a faithful God,” the church reflected on its journey, while asking God to continually guide the church.
Speaking to Metro News, the minister in charge of the church, Reverend Beatrice Ansah Kwakye, said the church is much concerned about the massive degradation of water bodies, forests and pollution of the air by illegal miners popularly known as galamsey.
With the health dangers associated with illegal mining posing a significant threat to the existence of humans, the reverend minister while calling on the state to take immediate action also admonished illegal miners to voluntarily halt their operations in order to save the environment.
Meanwhile, she has also called on political actors and all Ghanaians to ensure that this year’s elections become peaceful.
By: Akwasi Addo | Metrotvonline.com | Ghana
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