I don't have the competence to talk about galamsey; I need to focus on my work – Prof Kobby Mensah

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Professor Kobby Mensah, has stated that in all his advocacy efforts, he only speaks on issues within his area of expertise.

According to him, if a topic is beyond his knowledge, he prefers not to address it.

Speaking in an interview on Adom TV on April 3, 2205, he was asked to comment on illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

In response, he stated that the subject is outside his area of expertise, and any opinion he shared would be from a layman’s perspective.

“The thing is, I have to stay focused to ensure that the tourism industry thrives in collaboration with my colleagues.

“It’s not just about speaking on every issue, but about fulfilling my responsibility to make tourism work for all of us. That is why I stay focused.

“If people listen to me, they’ll realize I never comment on general issues. My focus is on strategy, so when people call me for opinions outside my field, I refer them to the experts. I am very strategic,” he said.

He further explained that his busy work schedule has kept him from engaging actively on social media.

“It’s not that I don’t care about galamsey, but I lack the necessary expertise to discuss certain topics, so I don’t. I only speak on matters within my competencies.

“When it comes to responses to galamsey, there are competent people to address it. As a layperson, I can only share my opinion, but those who follow me can tell that I have significantly reduced my online participation to focus on my work,” he added.

AM/KA

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