Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has indicated that when voted president, he will chart a new vision for the country’s mining sector that will prioritise preserving the environment and protecting natural resources for future generations.
The former president gave the assurance on Wednesday, May 15, when he delivered an address at the 3rd annual transformative dialogue on small-scale mining in Sunyani.
John Dramani Mahama in his address said he is committed to working with all stakeholders to take bold steps for the mining sector that will be beneficial for the country.
“We must also prioritise preserving our environment and protecting our natural resources for future generations. This means taking bold steps to rehabilitate and restore areas affected by illegal mining and investing in renewable energy sources to reduce our reliance on traditional mining practices.
“As leader of the NDC and incoming President of the Republic, I am deeply committed to working with all stakeholders to chart a new vision for our country’s mining industry. We must ensure that Ghana’s natural resources are managed to benefit all our people, not just a few,” John Dramani Mahama stressed.
In his address, the former president said Ghana must prioritise sustainable development and responsible mining practices.
He said there is a need to work together to develop and implement policies that prioritise sustainable mining practices and hold those who engage in illegal mining accountable.
“This will require stricter enforcement of mining laws, increased investment in responsible mining technologies, and efforts to educate and empower small-scale miners to operate sustainably,” John Dramani Mahama emphasised.
