Support the fight against the ills of our Society – Akufo-Addo entreats Chiefs

President Akuffo Addo has called on Nananom to help fight the canker of corruption and social economic injustice in the country.

According to Nana Addo, Chiefs play major role in developing a nation hence their participation in the battle will yield better result.

 President Akuffo Addo also urged the chief to support government’s fight against illegal mining in Ghana.

“I urge you to speak out and join government fight against the ills of our society. Corruption, social and economic injustice, crime and the illegal mining menace refers to as galamsey”.

The President of the Republic of Ghana was addressing the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs as part of his tour of the region.

President also indicated to the Chiefs that, government is committed to establishing a Committee, God willing, early next year, to take a comprehensive look at the issue to do with the compulsory acquisition of lands by Government, its consequences and the possible restoration of lands to their allodial owners.

President Akufo-Addo stated that the Committee will make appropriate recommendations for the decision of Government.

He added, considering how close the 2020 general election is, the setting up of that particular Committee might not be feasible.

However, as a sign of his commitment to this, the President tasked the Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs to commence the necessary discussions with stakeholders.

…..NANA ADDO ACCRA…..