Residents of Asante Akyem Bompata in the Asante Akyem South Municipality have declared their firm opposition to any form of mining on their lands, citing fears of environmental destruction, loss of livelihoods, and social unrest.
Their reaction follows reports of renewed illegal mining (galamsey) activity encroaching on cocoa farms and water sources that serve the community.
In an interview with Adom News, the residents expressed deep frustration, warning that the mining activities could contaminate rivers, pollute drinking water, and render their fertile farmlands useless.
To register their displeasure, the locals held a peaceful protest, marching through the streets of Bompata with placards calling for immediate government intervention.
Convener of the group, Joseph Baah, said the community would use every lawful means to protect its environment.
“We depend on our cocoa farms and streams for survival. If mining starts here, it will destroy everything we have. We will not allow that to happen,” he insisted.
The demonstrators further appealed to President John Dramani Mahama, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to step in and halt any mining plans in the area.
They emphasized that protecting the land today is vital for ensuring the wellbeing of future generations, urging the government to prioritize sustainable development over short-term economic gains.
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