Kakum National Park Mining: High Street should face a firing squad

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Mr. Atta Appiah Korang, the president of Save the Nation for Future Leaders, emphasized in his recent interview with Nana Kwabena Addo on “Oman Mu Nsem” on Radio 1 100.7 that individuals posing a threat to the environment should face severe consequences.

According to him, the application from the mining firm High Street to mine in Kakum National Park is a threat to the environment and therefore should face a firing squad and be killed.

He even advocated for the collapse of such organizations, with their members facing capital punishment by firing squad.

“We benefit a lot from the environment we get food and water which we cannot live without
so why would they request to the miners at Kakum Nation Park… they are very wicked, and
They should be killed by firing squad. .. The Kakum National Park has been there for a very long
time so we cannot exchange it for money or in the name of finding gold,” he said.

Korang stressed the significance of the land, which provides sustenance through agriculture and is a source of water essential for life. Expressing concern over a reported mining proposal at Kakum National Park, he condemned such actions as sheer wickedness. He went further to assert that any foreign organization advocating for such endeavors should be expelled from the country.

The president of Save the Nation for Future Leaders highlighted the irreplaceable value of Kakum National Park, emphasizing its long-standing presence in the community. He questioned the morality of trading the park for monetary gain and underscored the need to protect it for the sake of future generations.

Acknowledging the importance of environmental protection, he commended the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Minerals Commission for their unwavering commitment to safeguarding the country’s interests. He called for the establishment of strict regulations that include severe penalties, even extending to the families of those who attempt to harm the environment.

“Thanks to EPA and Minerals Commission for standing firm for the country.. the population is
increasing so we have to protect the environment … EPA and minerals should set rules that
anyone who attempts to harm the environment should be killed with the family, this will put fear in
them …we need to protect the environment for the next generation,” Atta Appiah Korang added.

In expressing gratitude to the EPA and Minerals Commission for their steadfastness, he acknowledged the growing population and the imperative to shield the environment from harm. He urged the enforcement of regulations that would instill fear in potential wrongdoers, emphasizing the necessity of preserving the environment for the well-being of subsequent generations.

Additionally, Koran provided insights into Kakum National Park, situating it in the coastal environs of the Central Region of Ghana. Established in 1992 as a reserve, the park gained national park status the same year following an avifauna survey. Notably, Kakum National Park is unique for being initiated by local communities rather than the state Department of Wildlife, responsible for wildlife preservation in Ghana. The park boasts a distinctive feature—an impressive 350-meter (1150-foot) canopy walkway connecting seven treetops, offering access to the forest.

Source: Radiooneghana.com/ Quincy-Jones Sesay