Kwaku Ansah-Asare, a former Director of the Ghana School of Law, has advised the Organised Labour to dismiss President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s plea to suspend their planned nationwide strike against illegal mining.

He expressed dismay concerning the president's mode of addressing the issue of galamsey menace, however, he encouraged them to go ahead with the planned protest.

“He has not been sincere. You will not keep any promise that you give within the next eight weeks. So, as far as I am concerned, Organised Labour should proceed with the timetable," he said.

During his speech in a private meeting held on October 3, 2024, the president called on the Organised Labour to consider calling off the strike which is slated for October 10, 2024.

He assured the organisation of his administration's dedication to addressing the devastating effects of illegal mining.

President Akufo-Addo emphasised the need for national unity in tackling the issue.

The meeting centered on the growing threats of galamsey and its damaging impact on Ghana’s environment and natural resources.

He pointed out measures that have been taken by his government and reaffirmed his dedication to fighting galamsey.

He pleaded with the Organised Labour for more time to tackle illegal mining issues.

However, Ansah-Asare condemned the president’s response regarding the fight against galamsey and accused him of not living up to the earlier promise he made about galamsey.

He refreshed the memories of Ghanaians on the promise made by the president, which was to risk his presidency in the fight against galamsey.

“On assumption of office, he said he would put his presidency on the line and said should he fail the galamsey fight, he would pay for it. We have asked him to apologise but he hasn’t apologised.

“He has only eight weeks [to end his tenure] and by now, he should have allowed his vice, Dr. Bawumia to assume the reigns of government. He shouldn’t be asking Organised Labour to do anything," he added, according to a myjoyonline.com report.

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