President John Dramani Mahama has served discover that authorities will crack down on persons who’ve in-built waterways and different unauthorised locations.
The unlawful development of buildings in waterways, inflicting flooding and intensive destruction of property, he stated was troubling and wanted to be addressed.
Addressing the Muslim Umah after the Eid-Ul-Fitr prayers in Accra on Monday, President Mahama stated the reckless disregard for planning laws and environmental security was a significant contributor to devastating floods that proceed to plague communities.
President Mahama stated he was conscious of cases the place personal companies, colluding with some chiefs, have been turning water retention areas and Ramsar Websites into built-up zones.
“Let me be clear; this should cease! These constructions shall be pulled down. We’ll not enable a couple of egocentric people to endanger the lives and livelihoods of numerous others.
“The legislation shall be enforced and those that flout it’ll face the implications,” President Mahama said.
Constructing a greater Ghana, he famous required collective effort and shared tasks the place all residents performed their half responsibly.
He used the event to name for additional tolerance between Christians, Muslims and different spiritual sects in order that the nation continued to be the worthy instance for others.
The peaceable co-existence between the assorted spiritual teams, President Mahama stated was a blessing which have to be cherished and guarded religiously.
“Allow us to reject division, allow us to reject hatred, and allow us to reject intolerance. The Ghana we want can solely be constructed via collaboration and mutual respect,” he stated.
The President additionally advised factions within the Bawku battle to provide peace an opportunity as a result of it was solely via that the realm would see sustainable growth.
On his half, the Nationwide Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, known as on Ghanaians to honour their tasks to the state particularly their tax obligations.
Talking via his spokesindividual, the Chief Imam stated if this was performed, Ghana could be self-sufficient and keep away from the reliance on overseas assist for development.
“After we are self-sufficient, we’ll not go world wide begging in order that the exterior forces will impose on us situations that go opposite to our values,” he underscored.
To the brand new appointees of the President, the Chief Imam urged that they got here to their job with dedication to justify the confidence reposed in them.
“There are such a lot of individuals (equally certified for the job) however the President noticed in you the belief and skill and that’s the reason he selected you. So you have to attend to your work with loyalty to the President and the nation,” the Chief Imam suggested.
BY JULIUS YAO PETETSI
