{"id":221559,"date":"2024-09-28T09:51:40","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T09:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/28\/i-dont-support-illegal-mining\/"},"modified":"2024-09-28T09:51:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-28T09:51:40","slug":"i-dont-support-illegal-mining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/28\/i-dont-support-illegal-mining\/","title":{"rendered":"I don&#8217;t support illegal mining"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, the President of the National House of Chiefs has refuted allegations of supporting illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey.<\/p>\n<p>A statement issued on September 24, 2024, by Nana Bonya III, the Atipimhene (sub-chief) of Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Council, copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the publications against Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II of opposing the ban on illegal mining activities, was unfounded and false.<\/p>\n<p>He said the address delivered by Ogyeahoho Gyebi during the commissioning of the Minerals Commission\u2019s district office at Bibiani had been misinterpreted by a section of journalists and condemned those behind the false claims.<\/p>\n<p>The statement further explained that the President who doubles as the Paramount Chief of the Sefwi Anhwiaso traditional area, never endorsed illegal mining activities in his speech as reported by some media outlets, stating that his words were taken out of context.<\/p>\n<p>He said, Ogyeahoho Gyebi II, had on several platforms spoken against illegal mining activities but supported responsible practices and therefore considered such publications as a calculated attempt to tarnish his good reputation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOgyeahoho has therefore advised journalists to be more professional and ethical in the discharge of their duties.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs the Fourth Estate of the realm of governance, and partners in the development and progress of the country, you should not allow yourself to be used as conduits for false.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"google-anno-t\">Citi Newsroom<\/span>\u00a0channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, the President of the National House of Chiefs has refuted allegations of supporting illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. 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