{"id":58095,"date":"2022-12-15T13:50:13","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T13:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kumasionlinegh.com\/?p=58095"},"modified":"2022-12-15T13:50:17","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T13:50:17","slug":"asantehene-to-summon-chiefs-whose-lands-have-been-invaded-by-galamseyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kumasionlinetv.com\/?p=58095","title":{"rendered":"Asantehene to summon chiefs whose lands have been invaded by \u2018galamseyers\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chiefs in the Ashanti Region who have had their lands invaded by illegal miners will be summoned by the Asantehene for questioning and possible sanctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otumfuo Osei Tutu II says chiefs should not sit aloof while illegal mining&nbsp;activities ravage arable farmlands and water bodies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He says the failure of some chiefs to reject illicit concessions have contributed to the unending fight against \u2018galamsey.\u2019&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNext year, any Chief whose lands have been invaded will have to be summoned and questioned. If we visit your land and it has been destroyed by \u2018galamsey\u2019 activities, we will question why you watched unconcerned for the lands and water bodies under your custody to be harmed. And if you\u2019re unable to give valid reasons, we will sanction you so you learn a lesson and protect your land from the havoc,\u201d Otumfour emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Asantehene\u2019s comments follow an appeal by chiefs in the Ashanti Region to be granted summoning powers to help in the fight against \u2018galamsey.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at a general meeting of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that chiefs who allow their communities to be invaded by \u2018galamsey\u2019 are complicit in the act.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf the miners appear before you that they have mining rights and you allow them to destroy your water sources and lands then you are complicit. If we don\u2019t fight it but rather take bribes from them to enrich yourself, what about the people you rule? Let\u2019s be honest. Some chiefs are contributing to the menace,\u201d the occupant of the Golden Stool said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-15-at-08.48.57.jpeg\" alt=\"Asantehene to summon chiefs whose lands have been invaded by 'galamseyers'\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-10032228570\" title=\"Asantehene to summon chiefs whose lands have been invaded by 'galamseyers'\u00a0\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Illegal mining continues to wreak havoc in many parts of the Ashanti Region, predominantly in the areas along the Offin River.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water bodies and agriculture plantations have been damaged as a result of the illegal mining menace.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peeved by the observation, the Asantehene disagreed with assertions that traditional councils lack the power to reject mining activities on their lands.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are the custodians of the lands. We swore allegiance to protect them. But when foreigners visit the lands and begin to destroy it, did you say anything about it? Because of the penny they paid to you, they should destroy the land and water? Indeed, the politicians are misbehaving, but we as traditional leaders should play our part to reject any concessions. And because of that the government would kill us, then they should go ahead,\u201d the Asantehene said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>Luv News<\/strong>&nbsp;report in 2021 revealed that fully armed military officers provided protection to miners degrading the forest reserves of Manso in the Ashanti Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paramount Chief of Asante Mampong, Daasebere Osei Bonsu II, questioned the use of security personnel to provide unauthorized protection to illegal mining sites in some forest reserves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSome chiefs are worried. They sometimes visit illegal mining sites and would see the miners being protected by the Military or Police. Who sent the Police or soldier there? If you should ask the Ashanti Regional Commander who deployed them there, he wouldn\u2019t be able to substantiate their deployment. Why must this happen?,\u201d the occupant of the Silver Stool of the Asante kingdom quizzed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEND A STORY:<\/strong>\u00a0Do you have a story for us or need a promotion \/ advertisement? Submit them via our email\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:dannyboy744@gmail.com\">dannyboy744@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0and via on +233 266777777<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chiefs in the Ashanti Region who have had their lands invaded by illegal miners will be summoned by the Asantehene for questioning and possible sanctions. 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