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Government revokes Adamus mining leases over illegal operations
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah has revoked the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited after investigations found multiple breaches of Ghana’s mining laws.
In a statement issued on April 26, 2026, the ministry said the decision follows reports by the Minerals Commission, which confirmed illegal mining activities on the company’s concessions at Akango, Salman, and Nkroful.
According to the statement, the company sub-contracted its mining operations without approval from the minister, a requirement under the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703).
It added that the firm also carried out mining without approved operating plans or permits from the Chief Inspector of Mines.
The ministry further noted that Adamus Resources Limited failed to secure the necessary approvals from regulatory bodies, including the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).
The report also found that foreign nationals, particularly Chinese, were engaged in illegal mining activities commonly known as “galamsey” on the concessions.
This, the ministry said, violates provisions of the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 995).
It said mining operations by the company were conducted outside approved areas and did not meet required standards.
The statement indicated that these activities caused significant environmental damage, including land degradation and harm to ecosystems.
It added that the situation poses risks to water bodies, public health, and the livelihoods of nearby communities.
Based on the findings, the minister, acting on the advice of the Minerals Commission, directed the immediate revocation of the company’s mineral rights in the public interest.
The ministry stressed that the action forms part of efforts to clamp down on illegal mining and ensure compliance with Ghana’s mining laws.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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NuGhana Expat Center to launch ‘AfroTango Platform’ to support diasporans in Ghana and Africa — Nana Kofi Opoku-Agyemang
The Executive Director of the NuGhana International Expat Center, Nana Kofi Opoku-Agyemang, has disclosed that the organisation is preparing to launch the “AfroTango Platform” to support diasporans with integration in Ghana and across Africa.
According to him, the platform is intended to help diasporans navigate African systems, which many often find difficult to understand after relocating from Western countries.
“The AfroTango Platform will provide a structured bridge, offering orientation, vetted service referrals, and a trusted community to help them integrate smoothly for business or relocation,” he said.
Mr. Opoku-Agyemang made the disclosure while speaking about a proposal submitted by the NuGhana International Expat Center to the government of President John Dramani Mahama for the establishment of a specialised multi-agency Diaspora Protection and Human Capital Task Force.
According to their statement, the proposal has been submitted to the President and shared with key institutions, including the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI), the Ministry of the Interior, the Office of National Security, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Office of Diaspora Affairs, and the Black Star Experience Secretariat.
Mr. Opoku-Agyemang explained that the proposed task force would help protect diasporans and foreign nationals from organised fraud and exploitation while also helping the country benefit from their expertise, investments, and professional skills.
He noted that many diasporans relocating to Ghana often face challenges such as land disputes, business fraud, and difficulties finding trusted people to guide them through local systems.
President of the African Chamber of Content Producers (ACCP), Nana Dwomoh-Doyen Benjamin, who endorsed the proposal, described the initiative as timely and necessary.
According to him, the leadership of NuGhana understands the realities and expectations of diasporans because of their experience living in Western countries.
He appealed to the government to consider the proposal seriously, stating that it could help protect lives and investments while encouraging more diasporans to contribute to national development.
The statement identified key challenges facing diasporans, including organised land and business scams, the absence of a unified system to engage skilled professionals entering the country, and fears over investment security.
Some diasporans who spoke on condition of anonymity also welcomed the initiative and said a state-backed protection system would give them more confidence to relocate and invest in Ghana.
NuGhana said it has already built a human capital and risk database over the past four years to catalogue diasporans and foreign nationals according to their professions, skills, investment interests, and reported incidents.
The organisation added that it is ready to engage the President’s designated team to demonstrate its database and begin a pilot phase of the proposed framework.
By: Jacob Aggrey
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairmanship hopeful Mr Awentami Paul Afoko has called on the party to abandon guesswork and adopt a research-driven strategy to defend its parliamentary seats and rebuild its electoral dominance.
Speaking to the NPP Minority Caucus in Accra on Saturday May 23, 2026, Afoko said the party’s survival in 2028 depends on strategic planning, data-backed decision-making, and sharper communication.
“We need to be focused so we can bring to bear what we have set our minds to do,” he told the MPs.
He added that “No more guesswork. If we want to win, we must know exactly where we stand, constituency by constituency.”
Mr Afoko stressed that protecting what the party already holds must come first. “We now have 87 MPs. What we have, we protect,” he said, adding that “But protection alone is not enough. We must deliberately find a way to gain more seats and expand our footprint.”
The former National Chairman described the proposal as the core of his broader political blueprint, which he says requires the backing of the entire party structure to succeed.
“This is part of the strategy I have, and I am asking for your support to make it a reality,” he appealed.
He argued that modern elections are won and lost on intelligence, not instinct and urged the NPP to invest in polling, focus groups, and rapid feedback systems to understand voter sentiment before it turns into opposition votes, promising to lead the charge.
“I believe in research-based activities,” he said. “When you combine that with improved, targeted communication, you give the party the strength to connect with Ghanaians and win their trust,” he further noted.
He concluded that a united, informed, and disciplined NPP is the only path to reclaiming lost ground and returning to power with a stronger mandate.
By: Jacob Aggrey
