BREAKING: GNAT Vows to Proceed with Nationwide Strike Against Galamsey Despite Presidential Plea
A call to action against galamsey
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has reaffirmed its commitment to embark on a nationwide strike against illegal mining (galamsey) on October 10, despite President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s appeal for patience. In a bold move, GNAT General Secretary Thomas Musah underscored the urgency of addressing galamsey’s devastating impact on communities and the environment, emphasizing that the decision to strike is a matter of life and death. With thousands of lives lost and water bodies polluted, GNAT’s resolve to pressure the government into action has never been stronger.
The association’s key demands include declaring a state of emergency in all mining areas, revoking Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) regulations 2022, withdrawing licenses for prospecting and mining in forest reserves and protected areas, and establishing special courts to prosecute galamsey perpetrators. These demands come on the heels of a meeting between Organised Labour and President Akufo-Addo, where the latter pleaded for more time to address the issue. However, GNAT remains resolute, insisting that the time for action is now.
The implications of this strike are far-reaching, with potential disruptions to the education sector and beyond. As the strike date looms, the government faces mounting pressure to respond to GNAT’s demands. Will the government yield to the association’s calls for action, or will the strike proceed as planned? One thing is certain β the fate of Ghana’s environment and communities hangs in the balance
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