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By Adu Gyamfi Odopa
(Odopa2@gmail.com)
International mining giant, Newmont Gold, has committed to fund the construction of three military forward operating bases in the Ahafo region to facilitate faster military response time during crises and provide robust security presence.
The bases, scheduled to be completed within three months period with facilities including conference halls, offices, staff quarters and canteens, would be situated at Kenyasi in the Asutifi North district, Sankore - Nyamenekyere in the Asunafo South district and Yamfo in the Tano North municipality.
At a separate groundbreaking ceremonies in Sankore and Kenyasi on Tuesday July 16, 2024, Alex Kofi Annin, the General Manager (GM) for Newmont Gold Ahafo mines said military presence in the region will stimulate local economic development.
He noted that his outfit's engagements with the Ahafo Regional Co - ordinating Council (RCC) and other stakeholders over the years, the need for improved security and quicker military response time during emergency and crisis situations emerged as top priority.
The GM indicated that aside the immediate security improvements, the project would create jobs throughout its construction and operation phases, stimulate local businesses, and act as a strong deterrent against unlawful activities.
Mr Annin expressed worry on how the RCC depends on the military contingent in the Bono region to support the Ahafo Regional Security Council (REGSEC) with military resources since no established military forward operating bases are available in the entire Ahafo region.
"We are dedicated to working closely with the government, traditional authorities and the entire host communities to ensure the success of this project to improve security for all. Together, we're laying the foundation for a safer and prosperous future" he emphasized.
Mr George Yaw Boakye, the Ahafo Regional Minister, in his remarks, commended Newmont Gold for the completion and handing over of numerous infrastructure and non - infrastructure projects to the host communities to create value and improve lives in the region.
He stated that the establishment of military bases in the region especially Sankore enclave was timely to complement the effort of other security agencies to ensure lasting peace and security before, during and after elections.
The Regional Minister warned actors of politically sponsored violence in the region who unleash wounds to innocent residents, destroy properties, cause untimely deaths of people and put the name of the region into disrepute to stop for their own good.
Mr Boakye added that during the allocation of regional offices and key facilities after the creation of the Ahafo region, he was told that his hometown (Sankore) is noted for violence so his community deserve military forward operating camp.
"With the arrival of officers of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in our region, the menace of using family and friends, chiefs, the clergy and politicians to plead for mercy on crimes committed is over" he stressed.
The Paramount Chief of Sankore Traditional Council (STC), Ogyedom Appiah Kubi Paabo Katakyie IV, said chiefs and people of the area hived a sigh of relief when his community was earmarked for the hosting of the military base saying that uninterrupted peace and stability is assured.
He further urged the Ahafo REGSEC and other stakeholders to ensure absolute peace and harmony before, during and after the upcoming December polls adding that "without a stable environment, we are all labouring in vain".
Ogyedom Appiah Kubi entreated the contractors working on the three bases to erect quality and long lasting infrastructure in order to ensure value for huge financial investment by Newmont noting that together we will make Ahafo a cradle of peace.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) Central Command, Brigadier General Michael Opoku, noted that with eight police bases in the region and other security services onboard, the work of the GAF will be much collaborated and supported.
He told residents of Ahafo region that "no one can make this area peaceful than yourselves. Living in Comportment, self discipline and abiding in the rule of law will make the region a beacon of hope and development".
Brigadier General Opoku expressed gratitude to the RCC, Newmont Gold, traditional authorities among other partners for supporting the activities of GAF in the region imploring that the project must be executed in accordance with international standard and quality.
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