Nzema east: Awulae Attibrukusu III, the Paramount Chief of Lower Axim Traditional Area, has attributed the recent helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight state officials to the government's commitment to the fight against illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey.
According to Ghana News Agency, Awulae Attibrukusu stated that the assignment which resulted in the deaths of two ministers and six others was part of an initiative to promote sustainable small-scale mining activities. The effort aimed to provide the youth with alternatives to the destructive practices affecting land, water bodies, and forest reserves.
Speaking to the media after a meeting of the Lower Axim Traditional Council in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region, Awulae Attibrukusu expressed condolences on behalf of the council. He joined the President, government, and the people of Ghana in mourning the victims, especially the two ministers of state.
He paid tribute to Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence, and Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, commending them for their dedication to environmental sustainability. "It is quite an unfortunate incident that at a time government is going to find a better alternative to sustainable livelihoods to abate the galamsey nuisance in the country, the two ministers of state and the other six on board the helicopter had to die in such a horrible manner," he remarked.
The Paramount Chief concluded by praying for divine forgiveness and mercy for the departed souls.
