The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has been petitioned to take disciplinary action against Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, Member of Parliament for Effiduase-Asokore in the Ashanti Region. This follows his comments on illegal mining, which contradict the association’s official stance.
Dr. Samuel Ayeh, a member of the GMA, filed the petition, calling for Dr. Afriyie to face the disciplinary committee. Dr. Ayeh seeks severe sanctions to reinforce the GMA’s commitment to combating illegal mining and uphold the profession’s ethical standards.
Dr. Afriyie’s remarks, captured in a viral video from September 28, 2024, suggested that the ruling New Patriotic Party would not ban illegal mining due to political expediency. This sparked widespread criticism on traditional and social media.
Dr. Ayeh’s petition emphasizes that Dr. Afriyie’s stance undermines the GMA’s efforts to fight illegal mining. As a seasoned medical professional, Dr. Afriyie should know better,Dr. Ayeh argued.
The petition aims to send a strong signal about the association’s commitment to ethical standards and its fight against illegal mining.
