Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has called on Ghanaians to reaffirm their commitment to sustainable and responsible mining as a way of honouring the victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash.
Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, August 18, the former Tamale Central MP stressed that the most meaningful tribute to the fallen leaders was not just to mourn them but to continue the fight against illegal mining with even greater resolve.
“For us, an honour to their lasting memory is to ensure that we work hard — harder than before — to get the people who have decided that they will mine in the soils for the ore to do that in an environmentally friendly manner and to do that sustainably. That will be a lasting tribute to their name,” Mr Fuseini said.
The tragic crash claimed the lives of eight distinguished individuals: Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah; Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed; NDC Vice Chairman Dr Samuel Sarpong; Deputy NADMO Director-General Samuel Aboagye; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala; Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
They were on their way to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region to take part in an anti-galamsey campaign when the accident occurred.
Mr Fuseini emphasised that their mission highlighted the importance of protecting Ghana’s environment and ensuring that the fight against illegal mining remains a top priority.
“If we want to truly keep their memory alive, then we must make sure the vision they stood for — sustainable mining — is realised,” he added.
