No one, regardless of status or political affiliation, will be spared if found guilty of environmental infractions, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which has declared its commitment to cracking down on illicit mining activities.
On April 1, Prof. Nana Ama Klutse, the EPA’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, made this announcement on Channel One TV, highlighting the organization’s steadfast commitment to environmental protection.
“We will focus on our mandate to protect the environment and coordinate all activities that affect it. We need to protect the environment no matter who is involved, whether legally or illegally. So for us, we are focused on our mandate,” she stated.
Assuring the public that any accusations of illicit mining would be looked into and anyone found responsible would be held accountable, Prof. Klutse went on to clarify that although the agency actively monitors environmental activities, it also responds to complaints from businesses and communities.
“So far, we have not received any complaints about politicians being involved in illegal mining. However, the EPA, apart from conducting its monitoring, also responds to complaints. If we receive reports from communities or companies, we take the necessary action, including prosecuting offenders who violate compliance regulations,” she added.
Prof. Klutse reiterated the agency’s commitment to accountability and fairness, emphasizing that politicians engaged in illicit mining will not be exempt from the law.
“If any politician is involved in illegal mining, and we get hold of the person, we will still apply the law as we would to any other Ghanaian,” she asserted.
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Credit: Channel One TV, Accra
