Galamsey is stealing the future of Ghana’s youth - Afenyo-Markin

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SHAOLIN 10 months ago

YOU ARE NOW AWARE, BECAUSE YOU ARE IN OPPOSITION. YOU DEFENDED IT WHEN YOU WERE MAJORITY LEADER.

YOU ARE NOW AWARE, BECAUSE YOU ARE IN OPPOSITION. YOU DEFENDED IT WHEN YOU WERE MAJORITY LEADER.
don`t care !!! © 10 months ago

4 the first time Afenyo-Markin is saying something sensible, and I side with him! Well said, Afenyo-Markin!

4 the first time Afenyo-Markin is saying something sensible, and I side with him! Well said, Afenyo-Markin!
Ogyanie 10 months ago

So why did the Akufo Addo government issue over one thousand new licences for surface mining in the reserved forests?

So why did the Akufo Addo government issue over one thousand new licences for surface mining in the reserved forests?
PETITION TO END BARBARIC HUMAN SACRIFICE IN GHANA 10 months ago

PETITION TO END BARBARIC HUMAN SACRIFICE IN GHANA

Petition to:

The President of the Republic of Ghana

The Parliament of Ghana

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)

The Asantehene, Ot ...
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PETITION TO END BARBARIC HUMAN SACRIFICE IN GHANA

Petition to:

The President of the Republic of Ghana

The Parliament of Ghana

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

Civil Society Organisations and International Human Rights Bodies

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Subject:

End the Practice of Human Sacrifice in the Name of Tradition

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I, the undersigned concerned citizen of Ghana state as follows:

1. Right to Life is Supreme
The Constitution of Ghana (1992) guarantees the right to life under Article 13. This right is sacred, non-negotiable, and cannot be overridden by cultural or traditional practices.

2. Outlawed Practices as Precedent
Ghana has already outlawed female genital mutilation (FGM), trokosi and repealed the death penalty. These were progressive steps towards justice and human dignity. Yet the continuation of ritual killings — particularly linked to burial rites within the Ashanti Kingdom — undermines these achievements.

3. Ongoing Threats
Self-proclaimed “executioners” continue to threaten the public with impunity, creating fear and normalising violence. This is not culture. This is crime.

4. Modernisation Demands Change
The Asantehene himself has embraced modernisation and global engagement — attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II where no such barbarism was observed. If modernisation is genuine (holding a diplomatic passport, enjoying state protection and VVIP convoys etc), it must include abolishing inhumane customs.

5. Failure of Leadership
Our political leaders, religious voices and civil society groups have largely remained silent. This silence amounts to complicity. Ghana’s progress cannot be reconciled with blood-stained traditions.

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I therefore demand:

1. Immediate criminalisation and enforcement of laws against ritual killings under the guise of tradition.

2. A clear statement from the Presidency and Parliament affirming zero tolerance for human sacrifice.

3. Public commitment from the Asantehene and the Ashanti Traditional Council to abolish such customs once and for all.

4. Involvement of CHRAJ and human rights bodies to monitor, investigate and prosecute any cases of ritual killings.

5. National education and sensitisation campaigns to protect vulnerable communities from being victims of these practices.

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Conclusion

Ghana cannot claim democracy and civilisation while permitting murder in the name of tradition. I urge immediate action to end this barbaric practice, protect human life and uphold the dignity of our Constitution.

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Signed:

A CONCERNED GHANAIAN
Mickey 10 months ago

That's politicians in Ghana for you

That's politicians in Ghana for you
My point 10 months ago

I thank God you are now growing and you are less than one year old but now thinking better.
Its good you can now reason

I thank God you are now growing and you are less than one year old but now thinking better.
Its good you can now reason
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Swapo leader 10 months ago

What did you do in the last 8years when you was in power, hypocrisy will judge you one day,

What did you do in the last 8years when you was in power, hypocrisy will judge you one day,
Ogyanie 10 months ago

Shame unto you, Afemenyo o. You have a mining concession yourself. You all dey inside deep.

Shame unto you, Afemenyo o. You have a mining concession yourself. You all dey inside deep.
Nana TRUMU TRUMU Addo 10 months ago

WHAT DID YOUR PARTY DO ABOUT IT FOR 8 GOOD YEARS?

WHAT DID YOUR PARTY DO ABOUT IT FOR 8 GOOD YEARS?

All Nana Addo lawyer boys and girls are a criminals Ghanaians no now 10 months ago

He no his time for jail is approaching He scared he have to change or jail criminals all nana addo appointees are real criminals they came to loot Ghana now Ghanaians people are wiser now but thy are some fools Npp is still u ...
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He no his time for jail is approaching He scared he have to change or jail criminals all nana addo appointees are real criminals they came to loot Ghana now Ghanaians people are wiser now but thy are some fools Npp is still using them
Charles 10 months ago

These guys are clever only when in opposition. Shameless people.

These guys are clever only when in opposition. Shameless people.
Truth 10 months ago

Talk to the politicians, crooked chiefs, financiers etc

Talk to the politicians, crooked chiefs, financiers etc
SHUT UP FOOLISH NPP MP AFENYO MARKINS 10 months ago

KWASIAPANIN WHERE WERE YOU IN THE PAST 8 YEARS WHEN YOUR RETARDED IDIOT AKUFFO ADDO WAS THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA? AND WHERE WERE YOU WHEN YOUR PARTY EXECUTIVE EKOW EWUSI SAID OPENLY THAT THE NPP IS DOING GALAMSEY BECAUSE PARTY ...
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KWASIAPANIN WHERE WERE YOU IN THE PAST 8 YEARS WHEN YOUR RETARDED IDIOT AKUFFO ADDO WAS THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA? AND WHERE WERE YOU WHEN YOUR PARTY EXECUTIVE EKOW EWUSI SAID OPENLY THAT THE NPP IS DOING GALAMSEY BECAUSE PARTY HIA SIKA. YOU ARE A VERY FOOLISH MAN AFENYO GB3MELA MARKINS.
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Macho 10 months ago

And who authorised the permit???

And who authorised the permit???
Kweku 10 months ago

NPP politicians and hypocrisy. Why didn't honourable Afenyo - Markin complaining bitterly about galamsey in Ghana when NPP was in power? Ghanaian politicians are deceptive, hypocritical, dishonest and corrupt on national issu ...
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NPP politicians and hypocrisy. Why didn't honourable Afenyo - Markin complaining bitterly about galamsey in Ghana when NPP was in power? Ghanaian politicians are deceptive, hypocritical, dishonest and corrupt on national issues
A hole is not a cathedral 10 months ago

Was the gold rush in the US the same ?

Was the gold rush in the US the same ?
Jkuuz 10 months ago

hmm so why are u inviting insultation o your self'

u
U idiot swine

hmm so why are u inviting insultation o your self'

u
U idiot swine

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