I do not support illegal mining – House of Chiefs President debunks allegations

The President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, has refuted allegations of supporting illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey.
These followed reports attributed to him in a speech he delivered at Bibiani.
A statement issued on September 24, 2024 by Nana Bonya III, the Atipimhene (sub-chief) of Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Council, and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the publications against Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II of opposing the ban on illegal mining activities were unfounded and false.
He said the address delivered by Ogyeahoho Gyebi during the inauguration of the Minerals Commission’s district office at Bibiani last Wednesday, had been misinterpreted by a section of the journalists, and condemned those behind the false claims.
The statement further explained that the President, also the Paramount Chief of Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Area, never endorsed illegal mining activities in his speech as reported by some media outlets, stating that his words were taken out of context.
He said Ogyeahoho Gyebi II had, on several platforms, spoken against illegal mining activities but supported responsible practices, and therefore considered such publications as a calculated attempt to tarnish his reputation.
“Ogyeahoho has therefore advised journalists to be more professional and ethical in the discharge of their duties.
“As the Fourth Estate of the realm, and partners in development and progress of the country, you should not allow yourselves to be used as conduits for false information,” he cautioned.
He urged journalists to be ambassadors of peace and unity, and not otherwise.
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