{"id":256604,"date":"2024-11-27T16:22:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T16:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/27\/dr-asah-asante-claims-that-ghanas-political-parties-are-too-afraid-to-tackle-the-issue-of-galamsey\/"},"modified":"2024-11-27T16:22:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T16:22:40","slug":"dr-asah-asante-claims-that-ghanas-political-parties-are-too-afraid-to-tackle-the-issue-of-galamsey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/27\/dr-asah-asante-claims-that-ghanas-political-parties-are-too-afraid-to-tackle-the-issue-of-galamsey\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Asah Asante claims that Ghana&#8217;s political parties are too afraid to tackle the issue of galamsey."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>This blog is managed by the content creator and not GhanaWeb, its affiliates, or employees. Advertising on this blog requires a minimum of GH\u20b550 a week. Contact the blog owner with any queries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"floatLeft\">Mercy360 Blog of Wednesday, 27 November 2024<\/p>\n<p class=\"floatRight\"><strong>Source: <\/strong>Mercy Mensah<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-left\">\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/blog\/622\/62261523.295.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p style=\"clear:right\" id=\"article-123\"> It seems like Dr. Asah Asante has sparked an interesting conversation about the reluctance of political parties in Ghana to discuss the issue of galamsey, or illegal mining. According to Dr. Asante, political parties are hesitant to address the issue due to fear of losing votes from those involved in the activity .<\/p>\n<p>This fear is understandable, given the significant impact of galamsey on the livelihoods of many Ghanaians. However, it&#8217;s crucial for political parties to prioritize the environment and the well-being of citizens over political gains.<\/p>\n<p>The issue of galamsey is complex and multifaceted, requiring a comprehensive approach to address its environmental, social, and economic implications. Political parties must be willing to engage in open and honest discussions about the issue, rather than avoiding it due to fear of political repercussions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This blog is managed by the content creator and not GhanaWeb, its affiliates, or employees. Advertising on this blog requires a minimum of GH\u20b550 a week. Contact the blog owner with any queries. 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