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Residents of Ashaley Botwe are protesting against theconstruction of a new petrolstation
Residents of Ashaley Botwe in Accra are protesting against the establishment of Goil PLC in the area.
According to them, the owners of the site have made many efforts to complete the project since 2016, despite continuing to welcome the residents of the area. Residents wore red clothes to show their anger atthe petrol station, saying it could pose a threat to their lives because it was close to their homes.
JoyNews/AdomNews Residents of Ashaley Botwe are protesting for the constructionof a petrol station in the area
According to the explanation given by the Chief Minister(MCE) for the area, the National Petroleum Agency (NPA) issued a letter ordering the cessation of the activities. He says, however, that the NPA laterlifted the suspension, allowing workers to return to the site, resuming the protest.
Residents of Ashaley Botwe are protesting against theconstruction of a new petrolstation
Site for construction of petrolstation in Ashaley Botwe
JoyNews/AdomNews Residents of Ashaley Botwe are protesting for the constructionof a petrol station in the area
When Greater Accra Regional Minister Henry Quartey visitedthe city, the MCE asked him to plead with him to stop working. "We don't want any work to continue until we find out the real situation of the NPA. And then, the EPA did consultations,community consultations, we want to know who and who is working because the issue ofwhere they come from, whether they are close or from the frontis what came , so we should be good. know about this", released MCE to Mr. Quartey. Joynews / Adomsneys the Botwale Botwee against the construction of the industry in the region
In response to the request, the local minister agreed in the condition of the workmate will not fit.
"Take a reason why the incidentof Junction Minction [gas explosion with the gas of some individuals and disasterscannot hold ...
"If you look at the one-side of the parts, I mean well that there is a room that is behind here, I will see at the bus station for oil station. Residents of Ashaley Botwe are protesting againstthe construction of a new petrolstation
Site for construction of petrolstation in Ashaley Botwe
Although he explained that it isnot his interest to preventinvestors from investing in the country to create jobs, he confirmed that the welfare and safety of citizens must be the most important thing.
Residents of Ashaley Botwe are protesting against theconstruction of a new petrolstation
Site for construction of petrolstation in Ashaley Botwe
Then the local Minister ordered a stoppage of work until the proper work was done.
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