Government to track down illegal mining excavator owners – Defence minister

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TRUEGHANAIAN 8 months ago

THERE SHOULD BE A FOUR YEAR TOTAL BAN ON THE IMPORTATION OF ESCAVATORS AND ALLIED EQUIPMENT

THERE SHOULD BE A FOUR YEAR TOTAL BAN ON THE IMPORTATION OF ESCAVATORS AND ALLIED EQUIPMENT
I piss on sick dog prophet mohammed 8 months ago

Qur'an is toilet paper. Burn. all mosques in Africa

Qur'an is toilet paper. Burn. all mosques in Africa
My point 8 months ago

How many times will this be said. We are not interested in what you are saying,action is the way

How many times will this be said. We are not interested in what you are saying,action is the way
Koti 8 months ago

Four years will come and we are back to square one. Listen to someone who Ghana is spending money on as a Defence Minister. Chassis numbers for what? Did these excavators not come to Ghana through our harbour? If the governme ...
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Four years will come and we are back to square one. Listen to someone who Ghana is spending money on as a Defence Minister. Chassis numbers for what? Did these excavators not come to Ghana through our harbour? If the government is serious about stopping galamsey why can't they place a total ban on importation of excavators? On the Kumasi-Obuasi road at Anwiankwata, these Chinese manufacturing and selling equipment for galamsey, why can't government stop them. Their factories and shops are not hidden, they are dotted along the road. Every land in Ghana belongs to a traditional chief or clan, why can't government prosecute the custodians of the lands to serve as a deterrent?
The promise to end galamsey is a sham, most of these politicians are behind them. During electioneering campaigns they give these galamseyers mouthwatering promises only to turn round after winning power to pretend they are against them.
Edward 8 months ago

We are tired of the "to,to" something. Always,"we are going to, we are going to".... Let's hear " we have...." and we will be happy

We are tired of the "to,to" something. Always,"we are going to, we are going to".... Let's hear " we have...." and we will be happy
CKA 8 months ago

My advice to the NDC government is that the people are expecting quick fixes to the myriad of problems confronting the nation. If this slow pace is not quickly reversed I swear by heaven and earth the youth will soon stage an ...
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My advice to the NDC government is that the people are expecting quick fixes to the myriad of problems confronting the nation. If this slow pace is not quickly reversed I swear by heaven and earth the youth will soon stage an unforgettable demonstration that will shake this administration. Watch and keep my words. The water is on fire and IS GETTING HEATED.
GALAMSEYERS AND THEIR NATION WRECKERING SPONSORS 8 months ago

Defense minister, yes tracing the financers of this evil practice, is a step in the right direction, however confiscation of the excavators for national use, will serve as a deterrent. Financers will deem it bad investment, i ...
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Defense minister, yes tracing the financers of this evil practice, is a step in the right direction, however confiscation of the excavators for national use, will serve as a deterrent. Financers will deem it bad investment, if their hard currency goes down the drain. Be ruthless to stamp out this menace.
Giive Us A Break from This Bullshit!!! 8 months ago

These excavators are not like mobile phones you can hide in a bag and travel from Tema to these galamsey locations with it.

They are imported through Tema Harbour. Who are the importers and what did they earmark them for u ...
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These excavators are not like mobile phones you can hide in a bag and travel from Tema to these galamsey locations with it.

They are imported through Tema Harbour. Who are the importers and what did they earmark them for use on the Customs Sheet.

Secondly, they have to be transported on huge articulator trucks from Tema along Highways with Police Checkpoints. How do they get pass all these Police Checkpoints without any of the 10-15 Police Checkpoints detaining them.

Even if the Police are blind and could not see them to detain them but could see taxis to get their GHC2 bribes from them what about the Police Stations in the Districts where these Excavators end up. They all come through the main roads and the Police know everymajor commercial vehicle that goes through the town and they know those who transport and own these excavators. Why are the Police in the town not confiscati g the excavators when they enter the town or even issue an arrest warrant for the owners.

In effect its a long chain of bribery and corruption from Tema Harbour, along the Highways, to the Police in the Districts where these illegal activities take place with the backing of the Politicians.

The Defence Minister is talking BS . Its his colleagues the Politicians who are the enablers of the crime at the end chain of the illegality along with accomplices at the end!
KofSam 8 months ago

Owning an excavator does not mean one is into illegal mining. One could buy excavators and rent them out.
Why is government dancing around the issue of galamsey? Find out the owners of the illegal mining sites and arrest and ...
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Owning an excavator does not mean one is into illegal mining. One could buy excavators and rent them out.
Why is government dancing around the issue of galamsey? Find out the owners of the illegal mining sites and arrest and prosecute them. Ghana need bold leaders who will act and not sing slogans
Jimbo 8 months ago

If you want to track illegal mining excavators, pls don't look far. Just last week, Collins Dauda sent excavators from Ejura to Ahafo Ano for galamsey. Question him.

If you want to track illegal mining excavators, pls don't look far. Just last week, Collins Dauda sent excavators from Ejura to Ahafo Ano for galamsey. Question him.

Allow the Airforce To Start Usingcë Drones To Drop Bombs on These Excavators 8 months ago

By the time youve bombed 3, 4 of them along with their operators everybody will get the message from Tema Harbour to the galamsey pit!

By the time youve bombed 3, 4 of them along with their operators everybody will get the message from Tema Harbour to the galamsey pit!
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OSAFO. KANTANKA? 8 months ago

I am really surprised that the security services in the past NPP government were Not aware of Chassis numbers of all excavators In the Country which they could have used to arrest the real owners of the Excavators. I suspect ...
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I am really surprised that the security services in the past NPP government were Not aware of Chassis numbers of all excavators In the Country which they could have used to arrest the real owners of the Excavators. I suspect they knew but refused to use it . That could have led to the real owners of these excavators who are mostly the top members of the useless ,hopeless, incompetent and downright corrupt evil government.
GOVT KNOW WHAT TO DO BUT WONT DO IT? 8 months ago

Because both NPP and NDC have cire supporters and financiers involved in the illegal business.

For all Cargo imported into the country heading for Burkina and Mali Customs have electronic trackers attached to the cargo rig ...
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Because both NPP and NDC have cire supporters and financiers involved in the illegal business.

For all Cargo imported into the country heading for Burkina and Mali Customs have electronic trackers attached to the cargo right up to the border point in the North when this tracker is removed before the cargo leaves the terrifory if Ghana. The tracker is monitored every way of the journey.

This is to prevent the diversion of goods imported duty free heading to other countries.

You telling me the sane cannot be done for these excavators.

Look the politicians are deep into it. Mahamas first term Ibrahim Mahama wss one of the Chief Buyers of Galamsey gold exporting it to Iran/Dubai with Turkish Partners to help Iran buy gold to circumvent sanctions.

Even once his plane rented from a US Company was found in Iran leading to a crises in the US what an American plane was doing in Iran only to come out that it was rented to Ibrahim Mahama.

The politicians both NPP and NDC are deep into it!
Fadikafuta 8 months ago

Yateaaaa bre, you yourself is into it so arrest yourself first

Yateaaaa bre, you yourself is into it so arrest yourself first
Omega south Africa 8 months ago

Stupid minister that excavator is for Ndc mp in Western region and Atwima Mponua police commander having excavators and shampines in offin river go and arrest them and stop all this nonsense. National Drugs Cartel party Ndc a ...
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Stupid minister that excavator is for Ndc mp in Western region and Atwima Mponua police commander having excavators and shampines in offin river go and arrest them and stop all this nonsense. National Drugs Cartel party Ndc and John Escobar PABLO Mahama have failed Ghanaians.
matthew 8 months ago

A step in the right direction.

A step in the right direction.
NANA BONSU 8 months ago

PLEASE DONT PROTECT ANY HIGHER UP. ONCE THE NAMES ARE VALIDATED, PUT IT IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

PLEASE DONT PROTECT ANY HIGHER UP. ONCE THE NAMES ARE VALIDATED, PUT IT IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

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