Betinko Residents Worried As Business Owner Dumps Sawdust In The Whole Village

• Agya Wusu, a sawmill owner and SDA pastor in Betinko, has spread sawdust across the entire township, causing concern among residents
• The sawdust poses a fire hazard, with locals fearing that a potential fire could engulf the village
• In a video online, a gentleman said despite their worries, residents are afraid to speak out against him

Betinko Township is facing a growing environmental concern. A local sawmill owner, Agya Wusu, has been accused of spreading sawdust throughout the town, creating a potential fire hazard.

Agya Wusu, who also serves as the Senior Pastor of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in Betinko, operates a sawmill many residents claim has become a significant threat due to improper waste disposal.

In a video on X, a gentleman said residents have expressed frustration over the large amounts of sawdust scattered throughout the town. The sawdust, which covers streets and open spaces, poses a severe fire risk.

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The locals worry a spark could ignite a devastating fire, destroying the village's homes and livelihoods.

However, many residents remain silent, fearing repercussions for speaking out against Agya Wusu, given his dual role as a business owner and a religious leader.

The gentleman, also a resident, called on all appropriate authorities to help address the situation before a possible disaster struck.

Netizens condemn businessman in Betinko

YEN.com.gh collated some comments on the video shared by @amaroshakur_. Read them below:

@sgmmeyoo said:

“Not about fire 🔥 broh, eye and respiratory conditions deɛɛ omo bƐfa nu kwa . Eiii Ghana we can’t make uses of any end products we produced here … other countries are using this saw dust for furnitures and other useful products but see us here”

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@admheartwill wrote:

“Same saw dust Chinese are turning to furniture for us to buy at huge prices 😔😢”

@bilo__x said:

“Men no dey the area? Them for gather beat am”

@lexander722 wrote:

“Sad thing about the village is,most of the Houses are built with woods..so the consequences self will be huge..”

@TheNunooKojo said:

“Forget the fire .. what about respiratory diseases and infections”

Village where people speak with their hands

In an earlier publication, YEN.com.gh reported that residents of Adamrobe in the Eastern region speak with their hands.

The village at the foot of the Akuapem hills has the highest number of deaf people in Ghana.

Little is known by way of direct evidence about the incident of deafness in the village

Source: YEN.com.gh