The Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, an environmental advocacy organization, Daryl Bosu, has petitioned Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, against performing at an event which will also see the launch of the Ellembele Community mining project.
In an open letter, Mr Bosu pleaded with the “On God” hitmaker to reconsider performing at the end-of-year mega concert in the Ellembele community that will also see the launch of Ellembele Community mining project.
“We are therefore worried that, by supporting this, you will be contributing to the destruction of rivers and farms lands, while depriving communities of investments to pursue green and sustainable job opportunities that do not leave negative consequences for the health of the youth, the environment and a healthy environment for future generations…”
Coming the 8th of December, you are scheduled to give a mega concert that will also see the launch of Ellembele Community mining.
We are therefore worried that, by supporting this, you will be contributing to the destruction of rivers and farms lands, while depriving communities of investments to pursue green and sustainable job opportunities that do not leave negative consequences for the health of the youth, the environment and a healthy environment for future generations.
Yes, we need to create sustainable jobs for the teeming unemployed youth, community mining is however not the solution and we cannot continue forcing it on the people as we are doing now
Let’s raise heroes and banners that inspire hope for the youth while also guaranteeing a sustainable future
