The National Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to completely repeal L.I. 2462, insisting that any amendment instead of total revocation contradicts his campaign promise.
In a social media post on Monday, March 24, he warned that failure to repeal the law would lead to the destruction of the country’s forests.
“We need the complete revocation or repeal of L.I. 2462. Therefore, President Mahama must honor his promise to Ghanaians,” he stated.
“President John Dramani Mahama’s refusal to revoke L.I. 2462, as he promised, will result in the total destruction of our forest reserves,” he added.
He further argued that the proposed amendment does not go far enough to protect Ghana’s forests.
“Fellow Ghanaians, this amendment will not stop mining in forest reserves; it will effectively reaffirm President Mahama’s support for mining’s devastation of our forests.
“President Akufo-Addo faced widespread criticism for allowing this law, and President Mahama pledged to revoke it. So why is Mahama refusing to honor his promise to repeal L.I. 2462?” he asked.
Mr. Ahiagbah reiterated the need for a complete repeal of the legislation, urging President Mahama to fulfill his commitment to Ghanaians.
Meanwhile, L.I. 2462, which permits mining in Ghana’s forest reserves, is currently being amended in Parliament to remove the president’s power to approve mining leases.
