Akonta Mining has denied allegations that it engaged in illegal mining activities.
The company responding to claims made by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources denied engaging in illegal mining activities within the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve.
The Minister Emannuel Armah-Kofi Buah has directed the Minerals Commission to revoke the license of Akonta Mining.
He accused Akonta Mining—owned by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi—of operating unlawfully within forest reserves without the necessary permits.
But the Mining company has refuted the allegations describing them as “false and misleading” and described the revocation of its license as a breach of natural justice.
“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,” the company stated.
“It is deeply concerning that state institutions are shifting blame onto a private company that has never been granted access to the said forest area.
“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,” the statement said.
“We wish to assure the Ghanaian public that Akonta Mining has nothing to hide. We remain committed to transparency, legal compliance, and environmental responsibility. All our documents, permits, and official correspondences are available for public scrutiny,” the company added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
