How a Catholic priest led a community to reject GH¢1 million bribe to permit galamsey

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Odjame 1 year ago

These are the people we need !it greedy bastards

These are the people we need !it greedy bastards
WELL DONE!!! THE PEOPLE OF JAMA MUST BE REWARD WITH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 1 year ago

The people of Jama must be rewarded with Development project for resisting the evil temptation of NPP Government and its criminal Galamsey Kingpins.

ASANTEHENE should learn from this. He sits down and take bribes to allow ...
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The people of Jama must be rewarded with Development project for resisting the evil temptation of NPP Government and its criminal Galamsey Kingpins.

ASANTEHENE should learn from this. He sits down and take bribes to allow the forest reserves to be destroyed before using a few unpopular chiefs as scape goats.

Asantehene should go after Wontume, the Chief of all Galamseyers if indeed he Asantehene is in support of fighting galamsey
TAKE OR PAY DEMON 1 year ago

When did NDC realise it. When they were in power and using this same defective constitution to steal, it was Ok for them but now that the NPP is also taking advantage of the defective constitution to steal, it is paining them ...
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When did NDC realise it. When they were in power and using this same defective constitution to steal, it was Ok for them but now that the NPP is also taking advantage of the defective constitution to steal, it is paining them.
kweku Solo 1 year ago

I watched the programme and I was highly impressed by the stance of Rev Blay, the bed-ridden chief of town as well as the youths of the town. It was heart-warming to see the beauty of their river which could be drunk in its r ...
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I watched the programme and I was highly impressed by the stance of Rev Blay, the bed-ridden chief of town as well as the youths of the town. It was heart-warming to see the beauty of their river which could be drunk in its raw state. If such a position could adopted by other farming communities, I believe our water bodies challenges would be over.
kweku Solo 1 year ago

I watched the programme and I was highly impressed by the stance of Rev Blay, the bed-ridden chief of town as well as the youths of the town. It was heart-warming to see the beauty of their river which could be drunk in its r ...
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I watched the programme and I was highly impressed by the stance of Rev Blay, the bed-ridden chief of town as well as the youths of the town. It was heart-warming to see the beauty of their river which could be drunk in its raw state. If such a position could adopted by other farming communities, I believe our water bodies challenges would be over.
Ataa Obeng site 19 Tema 1 year ago

Well done Nana this is what our chiefs must do but what do we see they valued money more than their subjects, that town must make sure they don't vote for NPP or else they come again to destroy your water

Well done Nana this is what our chiefs must do but what do we see they valued money more than their subjects, that town must make sure they don't vote for NPP or else they come again to destroy your water
K.B 1 year ago

God blessed you father.

God blessed you father.
Maame Abenah 1 year ago

Lord forgive me for there a remnant of you people still in Ghana like this Priest. Please, God, protect your remnant with your love and mercy and shield them from the enemy, Satan.

Lord forgive me for there a remnant of you people still in Ghana like this Priest. Please, God, protect your remnant with your love and mercy and shield them from the enemy, Satan.
Atoapoma Abransamadu 1 year ago

Well-done Osofo, for your effort to protect the environment from Galamsayers, who only think about money but nothing else! May other chiefs and natives be educated by your template, to safe Ghana from these polluters! Well- ...
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Well-done Osofo, for your effort to protect the environment from Galamsayers, who only think about money but nothing else! May other chiefs and natives be educated by your template, to safe Ghana from these polluters! Well-done!
Kwame 1 year ago

It is heartwarming that a priest does what is human that he is honored on Earth before he seeks a place in heaven.
Reverend Father Blay, thanks for protecting mother Earth.

It is heartwarming that a priest does what is human that he is honored on Earth before he seeks a place in heaven.
Reverend Father Blay, thanks for protecting mother Earth.

Tosh 1 year ago

This example shows that traditional rulers can make a difference if they want to

This example shows that traditional rulers can make a difference if they want to
Watching 1 year ago

I like the story but one thing is missing which can’t us fight and eliminate galamsay
It is the used of THEY instead of Kofi Mensah and Yao Togbor or Malik Alhassan and their identity to name and shame

I like the story but one thing is missing which can’t us fight and eliminate galamsay
It is the used of THEY instead of Kofi Mensah and Yao Togbor or Malik Alhassan and their identity to name and shame
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K. Kyei 1 year ago

If anyone has to trend on X and other social media platforms this week, it has to be this man and the entire people living in the community.

If anyone has to trend on X and other social media platforms this week, it has to be this man and the entire people living in the community.
Son of sons 1 year ago

Though I am not for Jema, the people of Jema are really level headed and smart. I like them.

Though I am not for Jema, the people of Jema are really level headed and smart. I like them.
Kweku Gazett 1 year ago

Well done Papa Osofo. May your Sterling Example be Emulated by The Youth in Ghana. Ghana was a Leading Producer of Cocoa on Which the Economy Depends. Now Npp Akufo Addo has Changed the Narrative. Galamsey is now the Bedrock ...
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Well done Papa Osofo. May your Sterling Example be Emulated by The Youth in Ghana. Ghana was a Leading Producer of Cocoa on Which the Economy Depends. Now Npp Akufo Addo has Changed the Narrative. Galamsey is now the Bedrock Something the President Promised to Fight Against. Destroying the Environment as if there is no Tomorrow.
Great 1 year ago

This is chief by example. Jehovah be your strength and bless your land

This is chief by example. Jehovah be your strength and bless your land
Kobie 1 year ago

Every surface mining must be stopped . Surface mining law should be passed to outlaw it .
Parliament must act now or we are going to blame them .

Every surface mining must be stopped . Surface mining law should be passed to outlaw it .
Parliament must act now or we are going to blame them .
K 1 year ago

Bravo to people of Jema. They are the true Ghanaians. Keep it up and God bless you all.

Bravo to people of Jema. They are the true Ghanaians. Keep it up and God bless you all.
Frank Talk 1 year ago

A good analysis of this news item shows that chiefs are the last and one of the important authorities to consult before any galamsey operation takes place. It also tells us chiefs take bribes to promote the polution of our ...
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A good analysis of this news item shows that chiefs are the last and one of the important authorities to consult before any galamsey operation takes place. It also tells us chiefs take bribes to promote the polution of our water bodies and destruction of our forest reserves. This chief deserves recognition for his patriotic stance on this galamsey menace. Why don't we lunch a go-found-me to take care of his health issues. We need to give recognition to the Catholic Father and the youth of Jema. The youth of Jema has made nonsense of the fact that there are no jobs that is why the youth resort to galamsey. However, Ghanaweb get your geographical fact right. Aowin is not in Bono Region, it's in the Western North Region.

Kwasi Oppong 1 year ago

Yes @Frank Talk. Go ahead and launch the fund.

Yes @Frank Talk. Go ahead and launch the fund.
Me nte gyae 1 year ago

I thought we no longer have such characters in Ghana again oo. The youth in galamsey 'infested' communities say no jobs hence they take up jobs in galamsey activities. So the youth in Jema and nearby communities are they all ...
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I thought we no longer have such characters in Ghana again oo. The youth in galamsey 'infested' communities say no jobs hence they take up jobs in galamsey activities. So the youth in Jema and nearby communities are they all employed that's why they have shunned galamsey activities? I was thinking that all is lost not knowing there are bright spots in other places. Good to hear that.
Prof 1 year ago

Ghanaweb Aowin is not in Bono rather Western North

Ghanaweb Aowin is not in Bono rather Western North
G Water 1 year ago

Good work, Rev.

Good work, Rev.
KWABENA KASAPREKO. 1 year ago

THIS CATHOLIC PRIEST, IS THE KIND OF GHANAIAN WE WANT AS A CITIZEN IN THE COUNTRY. IN A SITUATION LIKE THIS, ALL THOSE WHO WERE INVOLVED IN THE INITIATION OF THE BRIBERY ACT, SHOULD BE ARRESTED AND PROSECUTED.
HOW CAN WE A ...
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THIS CATHOLIC PRIEST, IS THE KIND OF GHANAIAN WE WANT AS A CITIZEN IN THE COUNTRY. IN A SITUATION LIKE THIS, ALL THOSE WHO WERE INVOLVED IN THE INITIATION OF THE BRIBERY ACT, SHOULD BE ARRESTED AND PROSECUTED.
HOW CAN WE ALLOW CRIMINALS TO COME INTO OUR MIST AND DESTROY OUR SOURCES OF WATER, WHICH IS LIFE NECESSITY ? ARREST ALL THOSE INVOLVED !!!
KWABENA KASAPREKO. 1 year ago

WHETHER HE IS A CATHOLIC PRIEST OR AKONADI PRIEST, OR TGARI PRIEST IS THE NOT THE QUESTION. THIS MAN IS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY AND HAS EVERY RIGHT TO STAND UP AGAINST THE THE EVILS OF THESE GALAMSEYERS, WHO HAVE TAKEN TH ...
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WHETHER HE IS A CATHOLIC PRIEST OR AKONADI PRIEST, OR TGARI PRIEST IS THE NOT THE QUESTION. THIS MAN IS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY AND HAS EVERY RIGHT TO STAND UP AGAINST THE THE EVILS OF THESE GALAMSEYERS, WHO HAVE TAKEN THE LAWS INTO THEIR OWN HANDS IN OUR COUNTRY.
IT WILL BE AN IDEAL THING FOR THE TOWN TO KILL/MURDER ALL THE GALAMSEYERS. KILL ALL OF THEM !!! THE GALAMSEYERS ARE OUT TO "KILL THE TOWN." KILL ALL OF THEM !!!
Opoku 1 year ago

That's a good leader may God bless you

That's a good leader may God bless you

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