Feature: A People Who Do Not Cherish Animal Life, Will Fail Human Life
The author agrees with Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr who said, "we are called to speak for the weak, for the voiceless, for the victims of our nation." The author also recognizes the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi who said, "the greatness of a nation can be judged by how it treats its animals," and stands with Albert Schweitzer who warned that, "until we extend our circle of compassion to all living things, we will not find peace." The author states that the way Ghana treats animals is a big issue.
The author is disturbed that in national discourse about galamsey, there is mention of how humans will lack drinking water, but there is a failure to ask about the water being drunk by animals in galamsey areas. In the UK, the Animal Welfare Act 2006 creates a "duty of care," and failing to provide food, water, or vet care is punishable by 5 years jail and unlimited fines. In Ghana, the Animals Act, 1961 (Act 43) punishes cruelty with a maximum fine of GH₵200 or 3 months jail. The Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Section 303 covers "ill-treatment of animals" but police rarely prosecute. In 2023, a UK man got 3 years for kicking a cat.
The Forestry Commission reports that as of 2024, 44 of Ghana's 288 forest reserves have been invaded by illegal mining, which is 6,246 hectares of destroyed forest cover.
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A Ghanaian news editor reflects on the nation's treatment of animals, drawing parallels with global perspectives. This raises questions about Ghana's laws, environmental considerations, and conscience - hinting at a deep connection between animal welfare and human well-being.
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