Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has warned that the Achimota Forest Reserve in Accra is at risk of being lost to the state.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, August 19, 2024, Bentil urged immediate action to prevent this, stating that despite his ongoing efforts, more Ghanaians need to join the fight to save the forest.
“Achimota Forest is at risk of being stolen. I’ve fought to preserve it. It’s time to see others join to protect it. If we don’t, it will be gone soon!” he wrote.
Even though the IMANI vice president did not indicate the person(s) who were trying to steal the forest, he noted that the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, does not want the state to sell it.
“NB: Bawumia is in favour of saving it, not selling it!!! Let the others also declare their support for the forest remaining a forest.”
In a subsequent post, Bentil said that the Presidential Candidate for the 2024 election should state their stance on the sale of the Achimota Forest.
“Make Achimota Forest a campaign issue! Each presidential candidate must declare that they will keep the forest from being changed into anything else. #SaveAchimotaForest.”
