Church of Pentecost Calls for Drastic Measures to Curb Galamsey*

The General Secretary of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has urged the government to take bold steps to address illegal mining (galamsey) and protect the environment.

 He made this call when the CEO of the Forestry Commission, John Allotey, led a team to visit the church's leadership in Accra.

Apostle Obuobi emphasized the need for decisive action, saying, "Those in positions of responsibility must implement bold measures to stop illegal mining. Whoever is involved must be dealt with according to the law." He stressed that leaders must be bold and ensure that those caught destroying the environment face severe consequences, regardless of political affiliations or connections.

The church has planted 1.6 million seedlings in support of the government's Green Ghana Day initiative, which aims to restore degraded landscapes. This year, the church targets planting one million seedlings on June 7, Green Ghana Day.

Apostle Obuobi called on all stakeholders, including religious leaders, chiefs, politicians, and local communities, to come together and plant trees to save the environment. He emphasized that environmental protection is a civic responsibility, and the church has prioritized it in its Vision 2028 policy.

The Forestry Commission CEO, John Allotey, commended the Church of Pentecost for its efforts and expressed optimism that the target of planting 10 million trees this year would be exceeded with the support of all stakeholders. Tree seedlings will be available at various locations, including churches, mosques, and shopping malls, ahead of Green Ghana Day.