Residents of Akyem Anyinasin in the Abuakwa South Municipality have reignited their campaign against illegal mining, pledging to defend their agricultural lands, natural environment, and water sources from destruction. Their resistance dates back to 2020, when two companies attempted to operate in the area without proper authorization. Investigations later revealed that the firms only possessed prospecting licenses but were engaged in full-scale mining. In response, the community—led by their chief, Nana Appiakorang Agyei II—took decisive action, including the burning of two excavators. This led the Abuakwa North Assembly to order…
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