
Audio By Carbonatix
Some angry Sissala Youth have barricaded the offices of the Forestry Commission in Tumu demanding the immediate transfer of the staff for their alleged involvement in rosewood business.The youth alleged some officials of the Tumu office of the Forestry Commission were in collusion with the latest harvest of rosewood under the guise of papal, newly discovered exportable tree species.Mr Issifu Alidu Napun, President of the Sissala Youth who led a group to lock up the offices said all attempts to meet the officials of the forestry division over the latest invasion of the Sissala East and West by illegal loggers failed.He said the youth in one of such visits found out that the "officials were avoiding us and we know there are insiders aiding the illegal logging and promoters of the banned harvest of rosewood".Mr Karim Nanyua, the Sissala East MCE has since moved in to hold an emergency meeting with the youth who claimed harvest of rosewood and papal had resumed in large quantities in the area and want it stopped.Mr Napun said rosewood harvest have left thousands of species including papal and other trees destroyed and until the ban was effectively enforced, the problem would continue unabated.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
‘Selective Justice’ — Omanhene Kwabena Asante accuses GIADEC CEO
13 minutes -
Majority of Ghanaian importers lack awareness of cargo insurance – Gyampo
18 minutes -
GJA Ashanti applauds Asantehene for securing land for new press centre
22 minutes -
Ghana to benefit from France’s National health platform following Paris talks
38 minutes -
Due process must prevail in Ofori-Atta’s immigration and extradition cases – Lawyer
45 minutes -
Oil palm fund will create coherent ecosystem, boost supply—DBG CEO
47 minutes -
Police arrest man for illegal drug peddling at Pankrono
50 minutes -
Industry collaboration key to solving skills mismatch – NYA CEO Osman Ayariga
57 minutes -
Ghana, Egypt deepen security ties following high-level meeting
1 hour -
Every neurodivergent child deserves to thrive – AWARE 2026 walk set for North Legon
1 hour -
Ghana-Russia Centre, ATF donate to Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital
1 hour -
NPP increases polling station coverage per election committee from 10 to 25
1 hour -
Ghana card cannot be used for financial transactions – NIA debunks false reports
1 hour -
Successful conviction secured for illegal fish processing operation in Watford
1 hour -
Bowen: Ceasefire means respite for civilians, but it might not last long
1 hour