Member of Parliament for Nsawam- Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh Dompreh has said that the Minority in Parliament cannot sorely blame the NPP government for polluted water bodies in the country.
This statement comes amid discussions on illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, which are damaging the country’s water bodies.
Speaking at the emergency sitting of Parliament aimed at looking for solutions to the problem, Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh Dompreh said that the NDC polluted the water more than the NPP so they shouldn’t try to pin it on the ruling government.
“I was very happy when the Minority Leader challenged us that we will debate this matter and the culprit will be mentioned. In fact, we are ready to debate now. If we are to look and investigate both sides of the house.”
“You have had the opportunity to rule this country before. I can tell you; you polluted the water more than us. You polluted the water more than us. So, let’s get matters straight,” he stated.
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Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson said the government can’t shift the blame because galamsey activities are the cause of the water pollution and they have failed in the fight against illegal mining.
“If the President has failed to curb illegal mining, he should admit so. And if the Defence Minister has failed in tacking galamsey, should admit so.
“It is wrong for him to insinuate and create the perception that someone is making a political statement. The issue is very serious, our livelihood is threatened,” he said.