Ghanaian journalist Erastus Asare Donkor has revealed shocking information about illegal mining activities in the country. He claims that Chinese nationals involved in illicit mining operations in the town of Samereboi were working for Akonta Mining Limited, a company owned by prominent New Patriotic Party (NPP) leader, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi.
In a Facebook post on April 19, 2025, Asare Donkor explained that a recent police raid on illegal mining sites in Samereboi uncovered significant environmental damage, particularly to the Tano River, which has been heavily polluted. He noted that many of the Chinese workers confessed on camera that they were employed by Akonta Mining Limited, a company that has long been under scrutiny for its environmental impact.
Asare Donkor, who has consistently campaigned against illegal mining, stressed that this investigation should prompt a deeper probe into the matter and called for the prosecution of those responsible, including any government officials who may have allowed the mining activities to continue. He acknowledged the efforts of the new Inspector General of Police, Yohuno, and the Minister of Energy, Armah Kofi Buah, for their role in the successful raid.
Asare Donkor concluded by urging for legal action against those involved and called for the restoration of the Tano River’s ecosystem, stating, “Let’s take these people to court and give the Tano River a chance to become clean again.”
This revelation has sparked renewed calls from environmental groups and the public for a full investigation into Akonta Mining’s operations, with many demanding swift government action to prevent further environmental degradation.
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