The Chairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Bernard Owusu, has reiterated the call for the government to revoke Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which governs mining activities in forest reserves. In an interview, Owusu argued that amending the law would not suffice, and instead, the government should go to Parliament to revoke it entirely.
L.I. 2462, which allows mining activities in forest reserves, has faced fierce criticism from environmental activists and the public for its role in exacerbating the damaging effects of illegal mining, also known as galamsey. Owusu’s call for urgent and decisive action reflects the concerns of many Ghanaians who are worried about the environmental impact of mining activities.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that the controversial L.I. 2462 will be repealed once Parliament resumes from recess. The TUC’s stance on the issue highlights the need for the government to take bold action to address the challenges posed by illegal mining and protect the country’s natural resources.
Source: Ruth Adjorlolo
