Huniso opinion leaders back Gold Fields Tarkwa lease renewal, reject local takeover proposal
Opinion leaders and youth representatives from Huniso and surrounding communities in the Western Region have rejected calls for the government not to renew Gold Fields Ghana’s Tarkwa Mine lease, warning that such a move could threaten jobs, state revenue and the local economy. The group, calling itself the Concerned Opinion Leaders of Huniso and Surrounding […]
The Concerned Opinion Leaders of Huniso and Surrounding Communities have rejected proposals from the government to reject Gold Fields Ghana's 20-year lease renewal for the Tarkwa Mine. They argue that such a move would have severe economic consequences, including job losses, reduced state revenue, and negatively impact the local economy.
Nana Kwesi Ansah, the group's Convener, warned that the proposal, known as the "Apinto Shared Prosperity Proposal," is economically unviable and disingenuous. The group defends Gold Fields' significant investments in the community, including the Tarkwa-Damang road, Tarkwa and Abosso Stadium, scholarships, water projects, health facilities, and agricultural initiatives.
They urge the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to review the lease renewal and negotiate stronger, legally binding commitments for community development, such as improved local employment, technical training, and priority recruitment for young people.
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