{"id":229734,"date":"2024-10-10T18:08:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T18:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/10\/galamsey-well-keenly-monitor-implementation-of-akufo-addos-new-measures\/"},"modified":"2024-10-10T18:08:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T18:08:00","slug":"galamsey-well-keenly-monitor-implementation-of-akufo-addos-new-measures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/10\/galamsey-well-keenly-monitor-implementation-of-akufo-addos-new-measures\/","title":{"rendered":"Galamsey: We&#8217;ll keenly monitor implementation of Akufo-Addo&#8217;s new measures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has pledged to closely monitor President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo\u2019s recent promises to combat illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey.<\/p>\n<p>The association stated that it will reevaluate its position and decide on its next steps based on the outcomes of the monitoring period.<\/p>\n<p>This stance follows Organised Labour\u2019s earlier threat to launch a nationwide strike, which prompted the President to assure the public of his administration\u2019s commitment to tackling the galamsey crisis. In response to these assurances, Organised Labour called off the planned strike, citing the President\u2019s promises as a basis for the decision.<\/p>\n<p>However, not all groups are stepping back. The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has moved forward with an indefinite strike, which took effect on October 10, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>An overwhelming 77.95% of UTAG members voted in favour of the strike, reflecting strong dissatisfaction and continued pressure on the government to take meaningful action against the illegal mining menace.<\/p>\n<p>In a Facebook post on Thursday, October 10, the GRNMA assured, \u201cIn response to the concerns raised by Organised Labour, The Presidency had directed some actions to be taken. The Association would monitor keenly the implementation of same and advised itself accordingly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The government on October 10, deployed over 100 soldiers to <em>galamsey<\/em> sites in the Eastern Region.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1095986\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/grnma-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"739\" height=\"205\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2013<\/p>\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 Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU<\/strong>: <strong>https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has pledged to closely monitor President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo\u2019s recent promises to combat illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey. 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