The military personnel seen to be providing security for Geo Professional Services, a mining company, in Tontokrom, in the Amansie of the Ashanti Region, named Lt. Col. Sebastian Abraham Arhin, the Commanding Officer (CO) of 4 Infantry Battalion situated in the Ashanti Region, as the one who dispatched them there. During a visit by the … Read more
The military personnel who were seen to be providing security for Geo Professional Services, a mining company, in Tontokrom, in the Amansie of the Ashanti Region, have named Lt Col Sebastian Abraham Arhin, the Commanding Officer (CO) of 4 Infantry Battalion situated in the Ashanti Region, as the one who dispatched them there. During a … Read more
The Military High Command has concluded investigations on the involvement of some soldiers in the protection of illegal mining sites in the Ashanti Region. This followed an order for a probe last Tuesday by Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul in response to claims by the Lands Minister, John Peter Amewu. According to sources at the Defence … Read more
The Defence Ministry will this morning (Friday) present a report on its investigations into alleged involvement of the Armed Forces in illegal mining to President Nana Akufo Addo. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister, John Peter Amewu after touring some mining concessions in the Ashanti Region earlier in the week, claimed that some soldiers were … Read more
The Akufo-Addo administration, appears very far away from the realities of governance, despite having enough time to march utopian campaign promises against national resources and requirements of a strategic institution like the Ghana Armed Forces. The government, according to the Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, is set to introduce a Bill in Parliament that will alter … Read more
The Defence Ministry has ordered the release of $50,000 for the construction of new accommodation facilities for the Army Recruits Training School at Shai Hills in the Greater Accra region. This follows the Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul’s visit to the school on Tuesday where he observed that the school, which trains many of the country’s … Read more
The Member of Parliament for Adaklu Constituency in the Volta Region, Kwame Governs Agbodza, says it is dangerous for the Lands and Natural Resources Minister to accuse some personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) of protecting illegal gold mining concessions in some parts of the country, especially in the Ashanti Region. Mr. Agbodza said the … Read more
The Deputy Minister of Defense, Maj. Rtd. Derek Oduro seems to disagree with his boss, Dominic Nitiwul that some military personnel may be protecting illegal miners in the country. The two in separate interviews expressed opposing views over an allegation by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu that some soldiers were … Read more
The Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul has instructed the Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Obed Akwa to immediately begin investigations into allegations of some military men protecting illegal gold mining concessions, especially in the Ashanti Region. He said his outfit will ensure that any military personnel caught to be engaged in the illegal act will … Read more
The Ministy of Defence, has successfully reviewed the cost of a $6 million Military Cemetery The Ministy of Defence, has successfully reviewed the cost of a $6 million Military Cemetery at Burma Camp to $ 4.5million. The agreement, according to the Deputy Minister of Defence, Maj. Rtd Derrick Oduro was reached with the contractors of … Read more
The Defense Minister, Dominic Nitiwul has ordered the Chief of Defence Staff to launch an immediate investigation into alleged reports that some military men are protecting illegal gold mining concessions, especially in the Ashanti region. The revelation was made by the Lands and Natural Resources Minister, John Peter Amewu, when he toured some mining concessions … Read more
A former deputy Interior Minister has said the fight against illegal mining known as galamsey will be successful if all Ghanaians are brought on board. James Agalga said there is the need for a concerted effort from the Lands and Natural Resources Ministry, civil society organizations and the various ministries to end illegal mining. He … Read more
Deputy Minister of Defence Major Derek Oduro (rtd) has debunked allegations of military men protecting illegal miners (galamseyers), insisting that the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has not sanctioned such an operation. He, however, noted that any military officer involved in such an act may be doing so by himself and if found culpable will be … Read more
The Deputy Defence Minister, Derrick Oduro has emphatically told Citi News that the Ghana Armed Forces has not deployed any military personnel to the mine where the foreigners were arrested on Monday. According to him, military personnel are only deployed to big mining companies upon request but this has not happened under the current circumstance. … Read more
The Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul has instructed the Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Obed Akwa to immediately begin investigations into allegations of some military men protecting illegal gold mining concessions especially in the Ashanti Region. He said his outfit will ensure that any military personnel caught to be engaged in the illegal act will … Read more
The government is set to introduce a Bill in Parliament that will alter the number of years personnel can serve in the Ghana Armed Forces. This is in line with the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) campaign promise to increase the number of service years for army personnel from 25 years to 30 years Addressing soldiers … Read more
The Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul has indicated that government will not hesitate to deploy the military to fight the galamsey menace in the country. He said the Armed Forces will help restore sanity to the mining sector if it becomes necessary to support the ongoing efforts. Speaking at an interactive session with some soldiers … Read more
The Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul has indicated that government will not hesitate to deploy the military to fight the galamsey menace in the country. He said the Armed Forces will help restore sanity to the mining sector if it becomes necessary to support the ongoing efforts. Speaking at an interactive session with some soldiers … Read more
The Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul says government is likely to deploy military personnel in the coming days to augment the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. He explained that the military’s involvement to combat the menace will be part of their duties to maintaining internal securities. “I can assure you that the … Read more
The Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul has ordered an immediate investigation into the cost of a new Military Cemetery at Burma Camp valued at $6 million. According to the Minister, the cost is simply outrageous and must be probed for a possible review. The cemetery is being constructed as an alternative to the Osu Military … Read more