Youth from communities in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region stormed the premises of Asanko Mines to petition the company over Social Responsibility Fund (SRF), employment and other issues of concern.
According to the youth, the company promised to fund corporate social responsibility projects across 23 communities but failed to honour its promise.
They also claim the mining company has not fulfilled its commitment to employ 60% of the youth and construct major roads in the area.
The residents took their concerns to the premises of Asanko Mines.
According to them, four years have passed since Asanko Mines broke its pledge.
Youth Leader of the communities, Peter Awere said, "The agreement was to give us 2 dollars per ounce. But we haven't received a pesewa from Asanko Gold Mines"
The residents have given the mining company a 3-week ultimatum to address their concerns.
The young people also say the company has denied them the opportunity to visit their farms, leaving them financially stranded.
The aggrieved youth petitioned the mining company to have their concerns addressed.
Head of Security, health and safety at Asanko Mines, Nana Amoako says management will look into their concerns and respond accordingly
Meanwhile, District Chief Executive for Amansie South District, Clement Opoku Gyamfi who also received a petition from the youth promised to direct their concerns to the Ashanti Regional Minister.
Latest Stories
-
We have a stable national grid; outages due to localised faults – ECG
46 mins -
Easter celebration: Ghana AIDS Commission to distribute free condoms in Kwahu
1 hour -
Zeepay secures additional $3m from Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund
1 hour -
Over 70% of power outages were due to planned maintenance works – ECG to PURC
1 hour -
Access Bank partners Horseman Shoes to boost local shoe manufacturing industry
1 hour -
Election 2024: Don’t vote for candidates making empty promises – CDD to Ghanaians
1 hour -
IGP shares Easter safety tips on Adom FM’s ‘Ofie Kwanso’
2 hours -
Ebo Whyte offers fully-funded trip as he unveils new play ‘Dubai or No Sex’
2 hours -
Ancient culture of Anlo Kingdom: Exploring “Torkor Atorlia,” the fifth landing stage’s old ways of punishment
2 hours -
Leaders from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Botswana, Cameroon and Sierra Leone to lead discussions at Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) 4th Country & Stakeholder Symposium
3 hours -
Network International Delivers Strong 2023 Revenue growth at 15% y/y and free cashflow growth of 16% y/y
3 hours -
President Akufo-Addo extends Easter Greetings to Ghanaians, urges safe drive
3 hours -
Government pushes for use of more local materials in housing, other infrastructure projects
4 hours -
Dr Bawumia extends Easter greetings to Christians
4 hours -
CAF Confederation Cup: ‘Ghanaians should expect victory against Stade Malien’ – Dreams FC forward Ishmael Dede
4 hours