A Ramsar site is a wetland site of international importance for migratory animal life, especially birds, under the Ramsar Convention.
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I'll not accept bribe from anybody - Greater Accra Regional Minister
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has vowed not to take bribes before demolition structures erected at the Ramsar site.
Henry Quartey
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He said Ghanaians putting up buildings at Ramsar sites was illegal.
The Sakumono Ramsar site has been invaded by real estate developers and encroachers. As a result, hundreds of acres of the once vibrant wetland have disappeared and been replaced by endless rows of completed and uncompleted structures.
Other sites include Muni-Pomadze, Densu Delta, Songor, and Keta.
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He said the building of houses and other facilities in the Ramsar site is a major cause of flooding in the city.
"I've met stakeholders to provide me detailed reports on how those buildings found their way into the Ramsar sites . . . I'm also working towards securing an injunction on building at these sites and any person found culpable will be charged with contempt'', the minister noted.
Speaking on fraudsters taking money from the public, he said there are some individuals going around using his name to extort money from innocent Ghanaians and admonished the public to note such persons are fraudsters and therefore shouldn't pay money to them.
He warned the fraudsters and those who pay them money to stop as he won't spare any of them when caught.
According to him, he is a man of integrity, so won't condone such acts.
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Speaking on Accra-based Peace FM, Henry Quartey said he will ensure the culprits are arrested and prosecuted.
''I'm working for Ghana. People have voted for me and the President. The President has appointed me to work in Accra. I will not accept bribes from anybody," he said.
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