Dunkwahene refutes River Offin Galamsey speculations

The Dunkwahene, Okoforubour Obeng Nuako III in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of the central region has denied speculations that he is illegally mining gold from the Offin River.

Speaking to the media at the press conference, Okoforubour Obeng Nuako III said, he has mobilized local machinery and the residents of the neighbouring community to dredge the Offin River in a bid to avoid flooding from the impending rains and not illegal mining.

He said areas like Pesantease, Barrier, Sofokrom, Accra town among other surrounding communities suffer from the annual flooding in the area, hence the move to avoid the situation where flood victims over the years are compelled to relocate.

"We do not have to wait on the government to do what we can do for ourselves," Dunkwahene, Okoforubour Obeng Nuako III declared at the presser.

He explained further that, he considers it intelligent to ensure the free flow of the water by engaging the residents to offer labour to clear the waterways from galamsay activities while waiting for the government. intervention and efforts.

"The River has been choked with sand and gravel due to the galamsay activities."

“The exercise not galamsey as many think but it is to ensure the wellbeing of the people and to ensure that flooding is minimized in the area to protect lives and properties.” Dunkwahene, Okoforubour Obeng Nuako III specified.

He urged Ghanaian's to disregard the information on social media that he is involved in illegal mining in the Offin River.