Nzema East tensions rise as assembly members call for ministerial intervention in Adamus Resources' operations 

Local representatives within the Adamus Resources Limited catchment area have called on the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, to urgently intervene in the escalating impasse between the mining firm and host communities.

The appeal follows a wave of violent protests that have left residents and authorities on edge.

The call was led by Hon. Yacoub Abdul Aziz, Assembly Member for the Salma Electoral Area, who warned that the situation is rapidly deteriorating and requires immediate government attention.

According to him, recent developments point to deep-rooted grievances that, if ignored, could spiral into prolonged unrest across the district.

The urgency of the situation was underscored by a recent demonstration on the company’s concession, where aggrieved residents reportedly burned tyres, blocked access roads, and demolished security posts.

The protest, described as one of the most intense in recent months, disrupted operations and heightened fears of further instability.

Hon. Aziz said the acts of defiance are a manifestation of long-standing frustrations among the people.

“The security situation in Nzema East and surrounding areas is worrying,” he stated. “If the people's concerns aren't addressed quickly, we are looking at a high risk of further clashes and prolonged unrest.”

At the heart of the conflict are allegations by residents that the company has leased portions of its concession to foreign nationals for alluvial mining, a move they argue contravenes Ghana’s mining regulations.

Community members insist that such arrangements undermine local laws and deny them rightful access to resources within their own lands.

In addition, many residents have expressed frustration over what they describe as economic exclusion.

While their requests to mine portions of the concession for their livelihoods have allegedly been rejected, they claim foreign operators continue to be granted access, deepening feelings of marginalisation.

The assembly members are now urging the Minister to facilitate a comprehensive resolution process that prioritises dialogue, transparency, and inclusion.

They are calling for direct mediation involving the Ministry, traditional authorities, and the company to address the growing mistrust.

They further stressed the need for clarity on concession agreements and called for a fair balance between corporate operations and community livelihoods.

According to them, restoring trust will require openness and a commitment to equitable resource sharing.

Tensions in the Nzema East area have been building over the past three months, with residents consistently raising concerns about the operations of Adamus Resources Limited.

The community alleges that some activities of the company are being carried out on disputed concessions and may be unlawful.

There have been a series of confrontations between residents and the mining firm, with some incidents nearly turning fatal.

Last weekend’s protest, which involved the burning of tyres and destruction of property, marked a significant escalation and highlighted the fragile security situation in the area.

Local leaders believe that swift intervention by the Minister will be crucial in de-escalating tensions, restoring calm, and preventing the conflict from destabilising the entire district.