National Security destroys illegal mining pits in Obuasi

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yaw agyekum 12 years ago

gud work

gud work
POP 12 years ago

KUFFOUR BROUGHT THEM

KUFFOUR BROUGHT THEM
Frank Agyena-Karikari 12 years ago

Were that of the Chinese destroyed too or only that of the locals? Just asking.

Were that of the Chinese destroyed too or only that of the locals? Just asking.
Ogyam!!! 12 years ago

Good job National security but the million dollar question is what do you want those people affected by illegal mining do in order not to turn back to galamsey.
This is the main problem I have with Ghanaians.
They do thi ...
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Good job National security but the million dollar question is what do you want those people affected by illegal mining do in order not to turn back to galamsey.
This is the main problem I have with Ghanaians.
They do things any how without strategic planning.
Any cause should and effect and there must be thousands of solutions out there to rather make their task properly measured.
What other avenues has the nation build for these galamseyers to tap. Will the leadership of the nation create jobs for them or those miners were flushed out today for them to come back digging tomorrow. Plan! long term planning is good for the country my bros. Don't just destroy and leave it to rot. But destroy with the sense to rebuild and effectively.
POP 12 years ago

MORE OF THESE

MORE OF THESE
HANATU 12 years ago

GOOD JOB KEEP GOING

GOOD JOB KEEP GOING
YAW. 12 years ago

TO ALL ILLEGALS MINERS IN OBUASI, JUST KILL THE AGA M.D, HE IS BEHAND THIS FOOLISH ACTION.

TO ALL ILLEGALS MINERS IN OBUASI, JUST KILL THE AGA M.D, HE IS BEHAND THIS FOOLISH ACTION.
Wallance 12 years ago

the galamsey guys bought a pick up for ndc to campaign in Obuasi for allowing the unrestricted access to the mines. Some of the vehicles were also given to the police,

the galamsey guys bought a pick up for ndc to campaign in Obuasi for allowing the unrestricted access to the mines. Some of the vehicles were also given to the police,
Kanewu 12 years ago

Kudos to Mahama and the NDC regime even though I did not vote for your corrupt Party.

Now that you have close the illegal mining pits in Obuasi, it is the goverment's due deligent to deport the Chinese and the other illega ...
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Kudos to Mahama and the NDC regime even though I did not vote for your corrupt Party.

Now that you have close the illegal mining pits in Obuasi, it is the goverment's due deligent to deport the Chinese and the other illegals roaming around Ghana.
KOFI 12 years ago

GO AND PROTECT THE ORDINARY GHANAIAN FROM ROBERS. THAT IS WHAT WE NEED

GO AND PROTECT THE ORDINARY GHANAIAN FROM ROBERS. THAT IS WHAT WE NEED
michel twum 12 years ago

Some illegal miners also mine on a company land here at Adonkrono near Kade in the Eastern region without any mining permit

Some illegal miners also mine on a company land here at Adonkrono near Kade in the Eastern region without any mining permit
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

JAIL THE CHINESE IN THE RESPECTIVE REGIONS FOR THEIR WRONGDOING. THEY HAVE TO WORK HARD, FREE LABOR. AFTER THAT DEPORT THEM TO CHINA.

JAIL THE CHINESE IN THE RESPECTIVE REGIONS FOR THEIR WRONGDOING. THEY HAVE TO WORK HARD, FREE LABOR. AFTER THAT DEPORT THEM TO CHINA.
opk, kumasi 12 years ago

This is indeed one of the achievment of Mahama if he steps down today. I applaud ndc for ones for the bold step. Chinese and illegal miners have virtually destroyed and polluted all our water bodies. Gone are the days when on ...
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This is indeed one of the achievment of Mahama if he steps down today. I applaud ndc for ones for the bold step. Chinese and illegal miners have virtually destroyed and polluted all our water bodies. Gone are the days when one could fetch water from any river or stream to quench his thirst. Keep destroying their wares to make the trade unattractive. Kudos, National security.
GYASI 12 years ago

SEND THEM PACKING BACK TO CHINA AFTER CLOSING THE PITS.WHY SHOULD THE GOV ALLOWED THESE THINGS, TO DESTROY OUR COUNTRY? IS IT BECAUSE OF BORROWING FROM THEIR GOV OR IT FORM PART OF THE (CLAUSES).

SEND THEM PACKING BACK TO CHINA AFTER CLOSING THE PITS.WHY SHOULD THE GOV ALLOWED THESE THINGS, TO DESTROY OUR COUNTRY? IS IT BECAUSE OF BORROWING FROM THEIR GOV OR IT FORM PART OF THE (CLAUSES).
)))))))))))))))))) 12 years ago

the next step is for the government to storm the tema port and flush out all the staff and custom officers there, bring in a complete set of new staff to work and not to steal from the port.

the next step is for the government to storm the tema port and flush out all the staff and custom officers there, bring in a complete set of new staff to work and not to steal from the port.
KOTEBOTO 12 years ago

the galamseyers said earlier that they dont like free education but they rather
like galamsey,here is galamsey for them.

the galamseyers said earlier that they dont like free education but they rather
like galamsey,here is galamsey for them.
BUSINESS DEVELOPER 12 years ago

Ghana has got reserves of gold for many years and our forefathers ,past chieves and government have untapped these minerals until NDC government under leadership of Rawlings after selling state owned companies ( Gihoc) cheap ...
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Ghana has got reserves of gold for many years and our forefathers ,past chieves and government have untapped these minerals until NDC government under leadership of Rawlings after selling state owned companies ( Gihoc) cheaply to themselves then granted license to small scale to mine gold without any regulations the end results are what we see today influx of illegal mines,choas and deaths,water and river pollution by chemical,sickness in mining towns,teenage pregnacy,fights and more serious enviromental and social problems,i think ghana would be better if our gold are unmined left below down the earth than what we witness today.
Kwaku 12 years ago

Another idiot. Kufuor sold GTC to the British. Tell me about the people working with Vodaphone, are they from Mars or Ghanaians?

Another idiot. Kufuor sold GTC to the British. Tell me about the people working with Vodaphone, are they from Mars or Ghanaians?
BUSINESS DEVELOPER 12 years ago

Your very silly what you do best is just to insult i still want more closure of pit and mining is not the only job in ghana and do blame Rawlings and his Ndc government the mistake of granting liecense to small scale mining i ...
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Your very silly what you do best is just to insult i still want more closure of pit and mining is not the only job in ghana and do blame Rawlings and his Ndc government the mistake of granting liecense to small scale mining in ghana .
YAW. 12 years ago

I CAN SEE U, ARE A FOOL A +, DO YOU NO HOW MANNY FAMILY AFFECTED BUY THIS FOOLISH PIT CLOSURE?? JUST SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS IF YOU ARE A BOY, OR GIRL, DANDURRUWAKA.

I CAN SEE U, ARE A FOOL A +, DO YOU NO HOW MANNY FAMILY AFFECTED BUY THIS FOOLISH PIT CLOSURE?? JUST SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS IF YOU ARE A BOY, OR GIRL, DANDURRUWAKA.
yussif 12 years ago

we need peace in obuasi, so let as do our work.

we need peace in obuasi, so let as do our work.
big jay 12 years ago

how possible can you say that you need peace and they should let you do your job,what do you mean by that stupid?is that a job,whiles destroyeng our home land ghana?go and look for a better job and stop illegal act in the cou ...
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how possible can you say that you need peace and they should let you do your job,what do you mean by that stupid?is that a job,whiles destroyeng our home land ghana?go and look for a better job and stop illegal act in the countrie beatch,
Kwaku 12 years ago

What about the Chinese?

What about the Chinese?
sogamy 12 years ago

Can't u even read Kwaku aba ,illegal miners period who do u think are illegal miners including everybody chinese, Madagasaca even if your father is one of them,

Can't u even read Kwaku aba ,illegal miners period who do u think are illegal miners including everybody chinese, Madagasaca even if your father is one of them,
sogamy 12 years ago

Kill all of them

Kill all of them
American 12 years ago

There shouldn't be a single Ghanaian or foreigner privately-owned mine in the country.

There shouldn't be a single Ghanaian or foreigner privately-owned mine in the country.
lady fey 12 years ago

what is our problem Ghanians? they say illegal minners and some of us are asking for what if u are a Ghanian and so what it a law and we must all follow even if u are a Togolese...nkwasia sem kwa

what is our problem Ghanians? they say illegal minners and some of us are asking for what if u are a Ghanian and so what it a law and we must all follow even if u are a Togolese...nkwasia sem kwa
Y.Y. Buachie 12 years ago

Why has it taken this long? Mining companies with concessions must also be made to respect our environment.Please, our galamseyers must accept that we simply cannot destroy our environment for selfish reasons. We must think a ...
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Why has it taken this long? Mining companies with concessions must also be made to respect our environment.Please, our galamseyers must accept that we simply cannot destroy our environment for selfish reasons. We must think about our future children! This is the best thing the present NDC government has done so far.
BLEX 12 years ago

Its laudable, But The Problem to solve is to have laws that protect the land and its citizens. Why would a foreigner even have the guts to come, without a valid visa, to your country and do illigal mining at the point of hold ...
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Its laudable, But The Problem to solve is to have laws that protect the land and its citizens. Why would a foreigner even have the guts to come, without a valid visa, to your country and do illigal mining at the point of holding Guns to threaten your police force.I AM ASHAMED OF MY COUNTRY.
FUFUFO DADESEN 12 years ago

OBUASI NATIVES WIIL STIL FIND A WAY.I HOPE THE SECURITY PEOPLE DON'T STEAL THE 'KADJIE'.COS THAT'S THE 'BUTTER'FROM THE HARD WORK

OBUASI NATIVES WIIL STIL FIND A WAY.I HOPE THE SECURITY PEOPLE DON'T STEAL THE 'KADJIE'.COS THAT'S THE 'BUTTER'FROM THE HARD WORK
Nana Kof'i 12 years ago

The Chinese mining sites, illegal or not boast of heavy equipment, and large swaths of acreage, and NOT this miniature pit shown here. So did this exercise extend to the Chinese illegal miners as well? With all the hoopla abo ...
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The Chinese mining sites, illegal or not boast of heavy equipment, and large swaths of acreage, and NOT this miniature pit shown here. So did this exercise extend to the Chinese illegal miners as well? With all the hoopla about Chinese illegal miners all over the place, the reporter/journalist should have addressed this issue in his reportage.

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