A Chief's Plea: Preserving Tradition and Protecting the Future

In a heartfelt appeal to the youth and citizens of Ghana, the Chief of Gbewomli Apenkwa (New Legon), Nii Shipii Shajo Kondov I, shares his concerns about the misuse of hard drugs, the importance of respecting tradition, and the need to combat illegal mining.

The youth of today are misusing drugs, and it's putting their future at risk. These hard drugs, such as Red, Blue Blue, Lacker, and others, are very strong and harmful to human health. Nii Shipii Shajo Kondov I, the Chief of Gbeemli Apenkwa at the New Legon was pleading with the youth to value their lives. He said life is precious, and once it's lost, it's gone forever.

According to Nii Shipii he was also concerned about the disregard for tradition. As the ban on drumming approaches, "I'm sending early warnings to the churches to respect our traditions." He said. Nii continue to advise that failure to do so will result in the seizure of church drums, and the churches will have to pay a ransom to get their drums back. Nii said there must a need to respect our leaders and traditions.

Nii Shipii stated that the issue of galamsey is a generational problem. It's secretly done in various communities, making it tough for policymakers to identify these areas. He recognized traditional leaders for playing a significant role in the fight against illegal mining. "I commend the president's efforts to stop galamsey, and I advocate for collective efforts from all concerned citizens." He said.

The worst part of galamsey is the use of dangerous chemicals that can affect our water bodies and harm our health. Nii was calling on all to come together to protect our environment and our future. "As I always say, 'Life is precious.' Let's value it and work towards a better tomorrow for ourselves and the next generation." He emphasized.

Reported By Azaglo Michael.

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