By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
The Herald ghanaThe Herald ghana
  • Home
  • General
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Editorial
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Feature
  • Health
  • World
Reading: Govt continues sitting on Apiatse explosion report is suspicious- WACAM
Share
Aa
The Herald ghanaThe Herald ghana
Aa
  • Home
  • General
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Editorial
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Feature
  • Health
  • World
Search
  • Home
  • General
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Editorial
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Feature
  • Health
  • World
Follow US
  • Advertise
Copyright © 2022 The Herald Ghana. All Rights Reserved
General

Govt continues sitting on Apiatse explosion report is suspicious- WACAM

razak.bawa
Published January 23, 2023
Share
4 Min Read
SHARE

The associate Executive Director for WACAM, Mrs. Hannah Owusu Koranteng, is questioning government refusal to make available the report on the Apiatse explosion which happened a year ago.

A truck transporting explosives went up in flames after colliding with a motorbike killing 13 and injuring many.

She said government’ s continues holding on the report to its chest after investigation into the explosion has been concluded, raises suspicions of complexity.

For her, the disaster was a national tragedy and of public interest which should compel govnement to make the outcome of investigations into what actually happened available.

In her estimation, the behavior of government in sitting on the report will compel one to wonder if they are liable.

More Read

We are not part of calls for removal of GNPC Board Chair, CEO- WACAM

We remain committed to protecting rights of farmers in Tano North-WACAM

Speaking at the launch of a report put together by WACAM after undertaking  a fact finding mission into what happened on  January 20, 2022, Mrs. Owusu Koranteng, revealed that the dignity of humans were affected so badly that it reflected in the behavior of livestock .

“For the first time in my life I could see that goats and sheep were looking miserable because it was time for them to be fed but they could not find their owners “, she recalled.

This and many more, she said should be the reasons why government cannot keep hiding the report and not let  the public know what it entails.

“ You ask yourself why is government even taking up the responsibility of re- building the Appiatse township when the company that is the source of carrying the explosive is there “, she quizzed.

The launch of the WACAM report which came off over the weekend was to mark one year of the disaster and give analysis  of what they found.

Presenting the report however, a member of the Research Team that went to Appiatse, Dr Emmanuel Y. Tenkorang was of the view that the accident could have been avoided.

Explaining this view, he said the security escort which was required under the Minerals and Mining Law 2012 ( L I 2177) was flouted.

This would not have happened, if the entity transporting the explosives had notified a chief inspector of explosives, who under the law would have ensured the provision of a police escort.

“ It was clear from the eye witnesses and news report that there was no police escort “ , he noted although regulation 107(2 of the Minerals and Mining Regulation makes  it mandatory .

He therefore among others recommended for the setting up a coordinating unit among the various assemblies that will be responsible for the rapid emergency purposes.

Additionally, he called for a review of the L .I 2177 to include the provision for strict liability to a mining company that fails to adhere to the regulations as well as giving compensation to the affected victims.

The Team concluded that, the weak enforcement in the Mining regulations contributed to the disaster.

You Might Also Like

We are not part of calls for removal of GNPC Board Chair, CEO- WACAM

We remain committed to protecting rights of farmers in Tano North-WACAM

razak.bawa January 23, 2023
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp Copy Link
What do you think?
Love0
Sad0
Cry0
Happy0
Surprise0
Angry0
Wink0
Previous Article Kudos to the police for arresting Patrick Asiedu, can the same swift action be taken to arrest killers of Ahmed Suale
Next Article From shoeshine boy & trotro mate to business mogul: The untold story of Seidu Agongo
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

Facebook Like
Twitter Follow
Instagram Follow
Youtube Subscribe
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Latest News

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe calls on Kufuor, Clergy to speak up
General Major 1 September 21, 2023
Indian Doctors partner Family Health Hospital to educate public on urology, fertility conditions
Health Major 2 September 21, 2023
One dead at Taifa Timber Market as traders, land guards violently clash over eviction
General Major 2 September 20, 2023
Turaco acquires MicroEnsure Ghana to deepen affordable insurance coverage across Africa
Business Major 2 September 20, 2023
CurrencyRate

You Might also Like

BusinessMajor 3

We are not part of calls for removal of GNPC Board Chair, CEO- WACAM

May 24, 2023
General

We remain committed to protecting rights of farmers in Tano North-WACAM

February 3, 2023

Copyright © 2022 The Herald Ghana. All Rights Reserved

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?