Okyenhene vows to crush illegal timber operations

The Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin has warned of an imminent confrontation between his people and individuals, who have vowed to continue their illegal timber operations in the Abuakwa Traditional Area.

He said the people of Abuakwa would not sit down for few selfish individuals to thwart the efforts of the Abuakwa Traditional Council to protect the forest for the future generation.

The Okyenhene gave the warning after a number of people had expressed concern about the rampant chainsaw and illegal timber operations in the area at a Peoples' Assembly held at Kyebi on Sunday.

Most of the contributors alleged that there were prominent personalities behind the illegal timber operations in the area and called on the government to support the Council to deal with the problem to save the forest from further destruction.

Osagyefo Amoatia further warned chiefs in the area, who were colluding with the illegal timber operators, to desist from the practice or face severe sanctions by the Council.