Member of Parliament for Effutu Constituency and Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin has strongly refuted claims that he sold the Aboakyire Forest for illicit mining (Galamsey), a move that has alarmed the town’s citizens.
Local demonstrators have taken to the streets in protest against the purported sale of a ramser site in Winneba to undisclosed investors for mining activities. The protestors argue that this site is integral to the annual Aboakyire festival, where hunting of deer is a longstanding tradition.
Expressing their concerns, the demonstrators fear that the sale of the land to investors might jeopardize the Aboakyire festival, a significant cultural event in the region.
They point fingers at government officials, including MP Afenyo Markin, accusing them of orchestrating the potential sale.
However, MP Afenyo Markin, in a media statement, has categorically refuted these allegations. He clarified that neither the Lands Commission nor the government has any intention of releasing the Aboakyire forest enclave for mining activities. He dismissed the rumors as baseless and described them as “falsehood.”
The Effutu legislator’s assurance comes amidst growing tensions within the community and emphasizes the commitment of the government to preserve cultural heritage and natural resources.
Effutu residents are anxiously awaiting further developments in the situation, hoping for a resolution that safeguards both their cultural traditions and environmental assets.