Akonta Mining Says Lease Revocation is Politically Motivated
Akonta Mining Limited has described the order for its lease revocation as a politically motivated move by the government.
In a statement, it denied mining in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve as was peddled by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Kofi Armah Buah on Monday.
“We are not responsible for the activities in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. That responsibility lies solely with the Forestry Commission and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.”
It further condemned its denial of a fair hearing during the said investigation by the Ministry.
“The decision by the Minister to publicly accuse us and call for the revocation of our license without any investigation or hearing is not just unfair — it is a clear breach of natural justice and a politically motivated act.”
Meanwhile, the company affirmed its commitment to transparency, legal compliance, and environmental responsibility.
“We wish to assure the Ghanaian public that Akonta Mining has nothing to hide…All our documents, permits, and official correspondences are available for public scrutiny.”
The Ministry has accused the company of lease exploitation; sale of access to the Aboi Forest Reserve to illegal miners for a staggering GHC 300,000 per concession; taking weekly royalties of 250 grams of gold from illegal miners; and invasion of farmlands.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
