Manchester United Manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backed Paul Pogba and Amad Diallo's pro-Palestine solidarity gesture during a match with Fulham at Old Trafford on Tuesday. The pair held up a Palestinian flag together during the team's post-match lap of honor. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations "We have players from different backgrounds, different cultures, different countries and I think we need to respect their views if they differ from someone else's," Solskjaer was quoted by Manchester Evening News as saying. "If my players think about other things than football that's a positive thing and I think we've seen that with some of the players before that they do care about. Marcus Rashford, for example, the difference he's made. We respect their right to have a different view." READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures Taking to Facebook after the game, France and United midfielder Pogba wrote: "Let’s keep our world safe and free from violence Pray for Palestine ." Pogba and Amad are the latest Premier League stars to express solidarity with the Palestinian cause. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws Leicester City's Hamza Choudhury and Wesley Fofana also waved the Palestinian flag after winning the FA Cup against Chelsea on Saturday. Despite calls from pro-Israel groups for the Football Association {FA) to discipline the players for their gestures, the governing body clarified that it would take action. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures Credit: alaraby.co.uk

The Minister for Defense, Dominic Nitiwul is calling on the general public to join the government in the fight against illegal mining in the country. According to him, a joint force will help deal with the problem. Addressing Journalists in Accra, he said "This fight is for all of us, let's join hands together and fight it" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-need-to-generate-more-energy-napo-urges-pictures He also explained that the armed men deployed to embark on the operation are not politically affiliated or friends of any politician(s). Dominic Nitiwul hinted that 561 all ranks (armed men) participated in the operation. "49 excavators burnt, 28 chanfains and 87 water pumping machines, 76 wooden structures, 1 container, 3 motorbikes, 7 generators, and a gun were destroyed" he added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-ve-never-cheated-on-my-wife-before-and-will-never-do-that-kumawood-actor-nana-yeboah-video He warned illegal miners who have sort to mining in the night to desist from their activities adding, he cannot guarantee their safety. "The operation span for four days and one Chinese was arrested" he added The Defense Minister said" The armed forces are doing a surgical operation. They have performed 70%. As for top government officials, you will do harm to the country if you know of such persons and do not report. Let us know" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bobrisky-explains-his-reason-for-not-fasting-this-ramadan He hinted that no community mining activity in Akropon in the Eastern Region has contributed to the destruction of lands. On his part, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor said "Community mining will not result in this. The operations are restricted to water bodies. I will speak to Hon. Kennedy Agyapong to reveal to the government officials involved in the act to me" "There huge number of people who come into my office so it is reasonable for an officer of a mine to come to my office. People coming to see me is inconsequential. We work with transparency" he mentioned. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tiwa-savage-flaunts-her-new-tattoo-picture He disclosed that he does not have an outright ban on the activities. Watch the live broadcast below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

A videographer at the Presidency, Francis Clottey has hinted that the most influential twin photographer 'TwinsDontBeg' have never been official photographers at the office of the President. According to him, the public should not buy into the cock and bull story from the twins. Mr. Clottey also hinted that the only photographer certified at the office of the President is Kojo Annan Kyeremeh, who has been plying his trade as President Akufo-Addo's official photographer for over 15 years. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/eradicating-poverty-coastal-development-authority-unveils-kayayei-empowerment-policy-pictures In a post sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, he said “This amazing gentleman is a very hardworking guy, he’s been working with @nakufoaddo for the past 15 years and currently he’s still the only personal and official Photographer 📸 to the President of Ghana, Nana Kojo Annan Kyeremeh I appreciate your hard work 📸" Mr. Clottey further said "And those who r claiming you’re de official photographers to the President stop that nonsense and stop misleading Ghanaians. @twinsdntbeg stop granting interviews given false info that you r de official photographers to the President..." The angry videographer explained that Mr. Kyeremeh only gave the twins a chance to be his assistant but they decided to do their own thing and ended up losing such an opportunity. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco "So u had never been an official photographer to the President 📸 so stop that behavior and tell the truth, tell them the reason why u wer asked to go home.” It will be recalled that the Twins have on countless occasions taking pictures of 2nd lady, Samira Bawumia at events. The twins however made their revelations on 360 showbiz, an entertainment which is being aired on Tv3. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-need-to-generate-more-energy-napo-urges-pictures Below is an embed post: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Shemima Brown, one of the ladies who appeared on the last episode of TV3's Date Rush, has been trending on social media. This follows her gigantic physique and the choice of Ali as her date. Amid her few days of fame, a man has popped up claiming to be the husband of Shemima. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the man who identified himself as Nasiru Seidu has made a number of claims against Shemima. Key among his claims is that he has been married to the Date Rush contestant for some years now and even has a child with her. The child, Seidu added, is known as Suab Seidu Alanga who celebrated his sixth birthday a few days ago. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/eradicating-poverty-coastal-development-authority-unveils-kayayei-empowerment-policy-pictures Apart from revealing details of their marriage and the son they have together, Seidu also claimed Shemima lied about her name. According to the aggrieved man, he knows Shemima as Hawa Akua Adams and not Shemima Brown as she proclaimed the show and social media. Watch the video below: Credit: Yen

The Minority leader, Haruna Iddris, has lashed out at the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia over his recent comments about SIM card re-registration in Ghana. Dr. Bawumia, while speaking at the 5th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, said in June 2021, all mobile phone users in the country would be expected to re-register their SIM cards or risk having their phone numbers deactivated. According to Haruna Iddrisu, undertaking a SIM re-registration exercise will not solve the issue of Mobile Money fraud as expected by Dr. Bawumia. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures He said the Vice President is “ill-informed, inept and highly naive,” with that assumption. “The solution to the challenges of fraud within the electronic money ecosystem goes beyond SIM registration,” he said. “We hold the view that the mandatory re-registration of SIMS provides no substantial benefit in the fight against electronic money fraud, and will face practical challenges such as inbound travelers who require a SIM card without a national ID,” he added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws Haruna Iddrisu, in explaining why he believes the plan as announced by Dr. Bawumia is impracticable, said the suggestion that only the Ghana card would be accepted as an identification document for the exercise will mean that many Ghanaians will be left out since they do not have the card, while others who registered for the card are yet to receive them. “The number of issued cards is only a pale shadow of the eligible population. The reality is that there have been only 17 million registrations done of the Ghana Card. This represents 55% of our population. An even smaller proportion of the population has actually received their cards. It needs no saying, therefore, that there are practical difficulties associated with the card as it is facing systemic and operational difficulties in its rollout,” Haruna Iddrisu said. Again, he argued that attacks on mobile money vendors are more of a bigger challenge that needs to be addressed and that cannot be tackled by re-registration of SIM. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures He also made a case about the poor timing of the exercise especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that the government needs to be transparent and ensure full disclosure if the exercise is expected to be undertaken. “If the Vice President really desires simple solutions, he should consider instructing the BoG and the NCA to set key performance indicators for the mobile network operators (MNPs) about electronic money fraud and with consequences for breaches.” “The Vice President should urge subtly or overtly the MNOs to invest – proportionate to market share in advanced cybersecurity systems including additional personnel. These have been known to achieve monumental success stories in other jurisdictions with similar ecosystems.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations Haruna Iddrisu expressed his conviction that a re-registration exercise will achieve very little and impose an unnecessary burden on the citizenry. Credit: Citinewsroom

A member of the Muslim Caucus in Parliament, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, has called for cool heads to prevail following the controversy that ensued after a Muslim student was prevented from observing the just ended Ramadan fast at the Wesley Girls’ High School. The school was directed by the Ghana Education Service (GES) to allow the Muslim students to partake in the fast, but the Methodist Church intervened and said the school would not heed the directive. The church and the school have been criticised over the issue. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures But Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak on Eyewitness News cautioned Ghanaians, especially the youth, to be mindful of their comments on the issue. This, according to him, will help calm issues, promote peaceful co-existence and ensure tolerance while the issue is being addressed. “We reminded the Peace Council that this discrimination does not only happen in schools but at workplaces as well. This is not right, because we have diverse beliefs, and we should be guided by the fact that this country is a secular state. Let’s remind one another that living together is better than segregation. We can’t operate a country where everyone wants the other to do things their way.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws “This is the only country we have. As an MP, I am not more Ghanaian than any other. We are all Ghanaians and equal shareholders. This is not a matter of which religion has the majority. We are all equal, and so let’s be careful how we handle the issue. Let’s choose to live peacefully and tolerate one another.” The Asawase legislator is hopeful that the dialogue between key stakeholders involved in the impasse will yield positive results. “I am sure that with all the efforts all stakeholders have put in, we will be able to settle this.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures Meanwhile, members of the National Peace Council on Monday, May 17, 2021, paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu at his Fadama residence in Accra. The Chairman of the Council, Reverend Dr. Ernest Adu Gyamfi, noted that it has been working behind the scenes and engaging relevant stakeholders to resolve the impasse. He further indicated that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) governing mission schools is currently in the works. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations Watch an embed video below: Credit: Citinewsroom

The Chairman of the National Peace Council, Reverend Dr. Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, on Monday, May 17, 2021, conferred with the National Chief Imam, Dr. Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, in Accra on the Wesley Girls’ Senior High School impasse with Muslim students in the school. This was to enable the Council to brief the Chief Imam on its efforts to resolve the stalemate. The impasse concerns the prevention of Muslim student from observing the just ended Ramadam fast for various reasons by the school’s authorities. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations Other members of the delegation included Numo Blafo Akotia Omaetu III, Sheikh Salman Mohammed Alhassan, Mrs. Joana Adzoa Opare, Mrs. Magdalene Kannae, Bishop John Kwamina Otoo, and Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih. The rest were Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, Bishop Emmanuel Kofi Fian, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, who doubles as the Spokesperson of the National Chief Imam, and Mr. Geoge Amoh, the Executive Secretary of the NPC. Rev Dr. Adu-Gyamfi in his remarks thanked the National Chief Imam for accepting to play the role in the Presidential Peace Pact signing towards Election 2020. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures He also expressed gratitude to him for the role he played when the Wesley Girls’ issue came up, by calling his team together and appealing to all of them to remain calm as they sought to solve the problem. “…And we see this, as part of your nature and your desire for peace and consensus (building) in this country. We believe that those appeals have helped to tone down the tension in the country,” he said. “Ghana has been a very peaceful country, and we believe that we have been the envy of all our neighbours and we have existed peacefully among ourselves.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws He said the Council in its efforts to resolve the impasse had already met with the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) of the School, Old Girls Association of the School and the Ministry of Education. He informed the Chief Imam that the Council in interactions with the Ministry of Education had come to the consensus that within the next two weeks, there should be a memorandum of understanding (MoU) governing the all-mission schools and all public schools in the country He said the document also specified clearly what were the rights, privileges, and also responsibilities of every individual who goes to those schools. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures “And we want this document to be documented and signed by all parties who agree to it; that at the end of the day, once you take that document, everybody knows what can be done and what cannot be done,” the Chairman said. “We believe that if this is pursued to its logical conclusion, this matter would come to an end, that Ghana would not see this again.” He said the document would also incorporate some of the issues that the Peace Council recommended in 2015 when the wearing of hijab came up; as some recommendations that were made, were not implemented to its logical conclusion. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/eradicating-poverty-coastal-development-authority-unveils-kayayei-empowerment-policy-pictures “We are bringing those recommendations into this new document so that at the end of the day, everybody in this country would be satisfied.” He said when the draft document is ready, it would be brought back to all stakeholders to look at it; adding that this would ensure that everyone is satisfied with it before they sign it. He said the document would outline what can be done, and what cannot be done. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco Rev Dr. Adu-Gyamfi noted that some people were using the issue as an opportunity to divide the nation further. He thus appealed to Ghanaians to remain calm; saying “let’s stay together as one people with one destiny”. On his part, Dr. Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu said God had been gracious to Ghanaians by giving them peace, and that adherents of various faiths were able to live in peace and harmony in the country; saying that Ghanaians must preserve the peace of the nation. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-need-to-generate-more-energy-napo-urges-pictures Citing the Holy Quran, the National Chief Imam advised Ghanaians to always communicate with each other in a civil manner. Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih, who doubles as the Ameer and Missionary-in-Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission of Ghana, urged Muslims in the country to see themselves as an embodiment of peace. Credit: GNA

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye has hinted that the second phase of the covid-19 vaccination exercise will start tomorrow, May 19, 2021, in the 43 districts of the country. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws According to him, all is set for the exercise adding that deployment of the drugs has also been done. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures Addressing Journalists in Accra, he said “[This exercise is limited to] those who had their first vaccine between the 1st and 9th March…We are sending text messages and telling people who qualify [to go for their jabs]… We are currently trying to secure those who have their first dose, but a lot of effort is going on to bring in additional vaccines to start the first dose because the ultimate aim for the 20 million still exists, and that is what we are working on" Dr. Kuma-Aboagye also explained that to make the second phase programme much effective and smooth, individuals who availed themselves for the first jab can visit health centres and complete the exercise with the second. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-ve-never-cheated-on-my-wife-before-and-will-never-do-that-kumawood-actor-nana-yeboah-video “We are advocating that you go to where you received your first dose. Go there with your card. Your card will be reviewed to look at the date you received your vaccination, and then it will be replaced. It will be replaced because we have made some changes with more enhanced features.” He also added that persons who will be going for the second jab should expect side effects. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/eradicating-poverty-coastal-development-authority-unveils-kayayei-empowerment-policy-pictures It will be recalled at Ghana received about 365,000 doses for the second phase of the vaccination programme. Although not enough, the Director-General has assured that the government is working on ensuring that it secured the rest of the doses. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bobrisky-explains-his-reason-for-not-fasting-this-ramadan So far, about 852,000 individuals have had their fair share of the first injection. The exercise is expected to end on the 26th of May 2021. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tiwa-savage-flaunts-her-new-tattoo-picture Watch the live broadcast below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Manchester City is the favorites to sign Harry Kane this summer, although bookmakers believe it's more likely the striker will stay at Tottenham. Kane's future at Spurs was thrown into doubt on Monday after reports emerged that the 27-year-old has reiterated his desire to leave the club having grown frustrated at its decline in recent years. Barring a miracle, the Spurs will fail to qualify for the Champions League for a second consecutive season this year and haven't won a trophy since 2008. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws It's been widely reported that City and Manchester United, as well as Chelsea, have already registered an interest with the England captain's representatives. We want your views, Reds. You can become even more involved with our Man United coverage by signing up. This will unlock a whole host of things - including joining the comments and taking part in our special Q&As, where you can speak directly to our reporters about what’s happening at Old Trafford this week and beyond. It's understood that the Blues are on the hunt for a new striker this summer as they look to replace departing legend Sergio Aguero, with Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland thought to be the top target. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures MEN Sport understands that United had also settled on Haaland as their center-forward priority but is now happy to shelve plans to sign a No.9 following Edinson Cavani's contract renewal. Tottenham's renowned stubbornness over transfer fees, as well as United's reluctance to deal with chairman Daniel Levy, would potentially put any competitors at an advantage. Whoever wants to sign Kane this summer will likely have to stump up a nine-figure fee as his contract does not expire until 2024 and Spurs don't want to sell, especially to a Premier League rival. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations Credit: Manchester United Evening News

The Electoral Commission (EC) has hit back at Ghanaians saying although the entire process rests on their shoulders, they are not responsible for election security. According to her, the EC cannot be held responsible for the electoral violence which claimed some lives in the 2020 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations Speaking at an IPAC review workshop on the 2020 polls, Chairperson of the Commission, Jean Mensa said “I have read the constitution and security is not part of our core mandate. I use this occasion to clarify that the EC is not responsible for election security, although the entire election and its success rest on the shoulders of the Commission. Our mandate as entrenched in the Constitution does not include security.” Madam Mensa described the loss of lives as an exceedingly disturbing challenge READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures "And we say never again. Never again should we go to an election and have anybody lose their lives. Here also, there is a tendency for fingers to be pointed at the EC when security is not the core mandate of the EC" she mentioned. The move by the EC Chair to condemn electoral violence has been described as a bold step READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws It will be recalled that Madam Jean Mensa and her team showed praises on themselves saying the 2020 elections conducted was fair, transparent, and with any electoral violence. Thinknewsonline.com has gathered that about 61 cases have been recorded as before and after election violence READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures Meanwhile, the immediate past Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has said "The deaths that were recorded in the 2020 general elections have dented the country’s image. Ghana needs to work to reclaim its enviable democratic credentials on the continent" Below are some pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Akufo-Addo has arrived in Paris for the Summit on Financing African Economies, which is being convened by the French President, Emmanuel Macron. The summit, which will bring together several African and European leaders, and heads of international financial institutions, will devise strategies that will boost strong, inclusive recovery in Africa, grounded in a dynamic private sector, help foster sustainable progress and prosperity, and accelerate the green and digital transition in line with the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations It is expected that a financial package would be devised to enable African countries to overcome the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Participants are expected to agree on critical pro-growth reforms that are needed to enhance the private sector in Africa, and tap its growth potential with the help of local and international financial support, including through risk-sharing instruments dedicated to African entrepreneurs and SMEs, as well as appropriate technical assistance. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures The summit will hopefully further agree on key common rules and enforcement mechanisms that will contribute to securing strong, sustainable growth in Africa. While in Paris, the President is scheduled to have bilateral discussions with the President of the World Bank, and the Managing Director of the IMF, who will both be attending the Summit. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws Below are some pictures: Credit: Citinewsroom

National Women’s Organiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kate Gyamfuah, says she will use every legal means to seek justice over the destruction of about 10 excavators and other mining equipment. Her statement follows news that her mining equipment was destroyed by officials of the Ghana Armed Forces. According to her spokesperson, Ernest Yaw Kumi, the action by the officials deployed to clamp down on illegal mining activities is in breach of laws governing the mining sector and also in contravention of directives issued by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations “Madam Kate Gyamfuah will use all legal means to defend her right and her company as a citizen,” said Mr. Kumi during an interview on Adom FM’s current affairs program Burning Issues hosted by Akua Boakyewaa Yiadom. Mr. Kumi also revealed that madam Gyamfuah will continue to engage government and responsible sector ministers of state to ensure the right thing is done. The task force from the Ghana Armed Forces, as part of its ‘Operation Halt’ on Sunday, May 16, 2021, raided some mining sites at Larbikrom, Dompem, and Pamen, all in the Atiwa district of the Eastern Region. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures As part of the raid, the military task force destroyed over 20 excavators while other mining equipment was set on fire as part of efforts to crack down on illegal mining in the Eastern Region. But Mr. Kumi insisted that the mining firm, Xtra Gold Mining Limited has not been involved in illegal mining activities. He revealed that the military task force destroyed nine excavators and one washing plant that belongs to Xtra Gold Mining Limited. He indicated that Xtra Gold Mining is a large-scale mining operator and has the necessary documentation to prove it. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws The 2020 Parliamentary Candidate for the NPP in the Akwatia Constituency, said he disagrees with the government’s decision to burn heavy-duty equipment on site. Credit: Adomfmonline.com