The Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Murtala Mohammed, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to repealing Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462, which permits mining in forest reserves.
Speaking on Accra-based Joy FM on Monday, March 17, Dr. Mohammed assured Ghanaians that the repeal process is progressing swiftly and will be completed within the 120-day timeline set by President John Mahama.
Stakeholder Consultations Underway
Dr. Mohammed revealed that extensive discussions have already taken place with parliamentary leadership and key stakeholders to ensure a smooth repeal process.
“We have actually started the process. I engaged the Ranking Member on Subsidiary Legislation, Patrick Boamah, and other leadership members. We have agreed to lay it very soon,” he confirmed.
Prioritizing Environmental Protection
He further explained that, due to ongoing budget deliberations, the government opted to bypass a pre-laying process to accelerate the repeal. This decision, he noted, underscores the administration’s urgency in halting mining activities in protected forest areas.
With mounting concerns over the environmental impact of mining in Ghana’s forests, the move to revoke LI 2462 is expected to bolster conservation efforts and safeguard natural resources. The government remains resolute in fulfilling its commitment to responsible environmental governance.
