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Pristine or polluted: Government accused of posting fake River Ankobra photos

This was after a widely publicized visit by the deputy minister George Mireku Duker to the Ankobra river, where it was reported that the river’s turbidity had improved drastically.

Ministry posts visit on Facebook page

The post accompanied with photos and a UTV report read in part: “The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources responsible for Mines, Hon. George Mireku Duker has noted that the return of the Ankobra River and other waterbodies to their pure status is a reflection of the strides made by government’s fight against illegal mining.

“According to him, the progress made in the turbidity level of the waterbodies is indicative of the fact that the anti-galamsey fight is yielding results.

“Speaking after the tour of the Ankobra River which is fast regaining its authentic and clean status on Thursday, 16th February 2023 , Hon. Mireku Duker commended the various stakeholders for their respective roles in the fight against illegal mining.”

Joy News journalist contests claims

In the news stories shared , the river is shown having changed from its hitherto brownish colour as a result of galamsey activities, and taking on a bright green colour.

The government’s verdict and associated celebration by pro-government persons has, however, been challenged by Erastus Asare Donkor of the Multimedia Group, a journalist who has extensively covered galamsey and its associated destruction.

He posted a video on Facebook over the weekend, which showed that the river still had a brownish look contrary to the videos and photos shared after the minister’s visit.

He captioned the post: “Ladies and gentlemen, River Ankobra at the Dominase source point. Those who are peddling propaganda with a green Ankobra are the same people superintending over illegal mining that is destroying the river.

“I wonder why such people continue to hold leadership positions. If you think this pollution is far away from you. Be warned!! Its already on your plate in Accra.”

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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