{"id":1595,"date":"2026-06-23T09:11:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T09:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=1595"},"modified":"2026-06-23T09:11:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T09:11:26","slug":"vigilance-positive-defiance-key-to-environmental-protection-asiedu-nketia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=1595","title":{"rendered":"Vigilance, positive defiance key to environmental protection \u2013 Asiedu Nketia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Charles Tawiah\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kumasi, June 22, GNA \u2013\u00a0Mr\u00a0Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National\u00a0Chairman\u00a0of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for heightened vigilance and positive defiance as essential attitudes in the fight to protect the environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He said it was imperative for communities to appreciate the value of their natural resources and courageously resist any political or foreign influence that could lead to environmental degradation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mr\u00a0Asiedu Nketia made the call when he addressed hundreds of members of the United Cadres\u2019 Front (UCF) and other\u00a0party\u00a0faithful at a ceremony in Kumasi.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He described community members as the grassroots custodians of the environment and urged them to boldly challenge any authority or individuals who\u00a0attempt\u00a0to destroy forests, lands, and water bodies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThey must be prepared to openly resist and reject any form of influence that undermines environmental sustainability through physical, mental, and social opposition,\u201d he\u00a0stated.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mr\u00a0Asiedu\u00a0Nketia\u00a0identified\u00a0blind loyalty to directives from above, apathy, selfishness, and connivance in illegal activities such as mining, fishing, sand winning, logging, and chain sawing as key contributors to environmental destruction.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He, therefore, charged Unit Committees to take the lead in enforcing\u00a0bye-laws\u00a0against environmental degradation, drawing inspiration from the People\u2019s\u00a0Defence\u00a0Committees (PDCs), which ensured discipline and law enforcement at the grassroots in the past.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He\u00a0emphasised\u00a0the need for collective action to safeguard the environment for future generations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The\u00a0programme, held\u00a0on\u00a0the theme: \u201cEnsuring Transparent Governance: The Role of Cadres,\u201d aimed at reflecting on the principles and activities of the UCF and charting a path forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mr\u00a0Fiifi Fiave Kwetey, General Secretary of the NDC, underscored the importance of expanding cadre membership to include more young people and equipping them with the movement\u2019s core values.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He noted that individuals who were shaped by cadre principles were less likely to engage in corrupt or questionable practices due to their grounding in selflessness and sacrifice.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mr\u00a0Kwetey expressed his commitment to spearheading efforts to strengthen and expand the cadre base for the benefit of the party and future NDC administrations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dr Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, commended the UCF for its dedication and contribution to the party\u2019s victory in the 2024 general elections.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He said the group played a crucial role in campaigning under difficult conditions, inspiring broader\u00a0participation\u00a0and support before and during the elections.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Edited by\u00a0Kwabia\u00a0Owusu-Mensah\/Lydia Kukua Asamoah\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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