The flagbearer of Yellow Ghana has criticized the founder of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako's proposal to channel the sea to Kumasi.

This comes after Mr Bediako promised to dredge the sea to the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, highlighting the potential of water bodies to improve people’s lives around the world.

In a Facebook post, Samuel Apea-Danquah noted that such a proposal is "impractical" and "dangerous."

"It is crucial that we prioritize the well-being of our environment and our people over impractical and scientifically unsound projects. Ghana deserves better, and we must ensure that our policies reflect wisdom, knowledge, and respect for the natural world,” he added.

He argued that dredging the sea to Kumasi demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of environmental science and the delicate balance of ecosystems.

The Yellow Ghana flagbearer insisted that Ghana needs policies grounded in reality and science, rather than "grandiose ideas that overlook fundamental ecological truths."

Mr Apea-Danquah stressed that such an idea is not only about logistics and cost but also about respecting and understanding the natural world. Ignoring scientific principles, he warned, could have devastating consequences for the environment and communities.

To illustrate his point, Mr Apea-Danquah outlined four potential consequences of disregarding cost and feasibility while assuming that everything could be done for free:

• Osmotic Stress on Aquatic Life: Freshwater fish like tilapia and all other aquatic life in the rivers to be used for this channel would suffer severe osmotic stress, dehydrate, and die. The ecological imbalance created by mixing saltwater with freshwater ecosystems would be catastrophic.

• Soil Salinization: All soil nearby for miles would become salinated, rendering it infertile. This would devastate agricultural lands, leading to food shortages and economic instability for the communities dependent on farming.

• Erosion and Soil Dispersal: The introduction of saltwater to the soil, especially in Kumasi, would cause the soil to disperse similarly to what we see on beaches. This would result in significant erosion and compromise the foundations of buildings, roads, and other infrastructure in the beautiful city of Kumasi.

• Tidal Flooding: Depending on the topography of the land, the full moon and rising tides could pose a severe risk of flooding. This could lead to the city being drowned during high tides, causing unprecedented damage to lives, property, and the overall economy.