Government has placed a temporary ban on the importation of excavators as it strengthens fight against illegal mining among others.
The ban takes effect from May 1, 2019.
A statement from the Transport Ministry says the directive will remain so until further notice.
The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting which took place on March 27, 2019.
“This has become necessary following government’s decision to regulate the use of excavators, especially in its efforts to combat the illegal mining phenomenon, popularly referred to as galamsey”.
The statement dated April 1 was signed by the Minister of Transport Kwaku Ofori Asiamah.
Urging the public to comply with the directive, the statement added, ” the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and Ministry of Trade and Industry have taken note of the directive by Cabinet”.
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If a war is going to breakout between the Chinese and the white man it would certainly start in Ghana.
How will this ban impact galamsey?! It will only lead to a rise in rental prices for building and road contractors!!! It could also be a ploy to boost someone’s excavator rental business!!!
This too late in the day, you know of the problems those you have allowed into the country are causing?, This is too late.