The Chairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Bernard Owusu, has renewed calls for the government to revoke Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which permits mining activities in forest reserves.
Speaking on Channel One TV, Mr. Owusu emphasized that merely amending the law would not meet the demands of the TUC.
“We are still asking government to go to Parliament to revoke that L.I.,” Owusu stated.
“We’ve heard that government is trying to amend it, but that is not what we demanded for, and we are asking that the L.I. should be revoked.” He stressed the need for urgent and decisive action to address the concerns surrounding L.I. 2462.
The Legislative Instrument has faced intense criticism from environmental activists and the public due to its role in exacerbating the detrimental effects of illegal mining, also known as galamsey.
Mr.Owusu’s call for revocation underscores the TUC’s commitment to protecting Ghana’s natural resources and mitigating the environmental damage caused by galamsey.
In related developments, reports suggest that the controversial L.I. 2462 may be repealed once Parliament resumes from recess, potentially paving the way for a more comprehensive solution to the issue.