Ga Mantse challenges mining stakeholders to consider long-term impact of Ghana’s mineral wealth

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, has urged mining industry participants in Ghana to reflect on the long-term impacts of their activities. He questioned whether those involved in mining could ever truthfully assert that the gold extracted from Ghana's soil has benefited the nation instead of degrading its land.

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II emphasized that Ghana's lands had been passed down by ancestors to the current generation, making it a shared responsibility to prevent reckless exploitation. He warned that the present generation would have to bear the consequences of how natural resources and lands were utilized, cautioning against chasing short-term wealth at the expense of future generations.

Speaking at a National Mining Dialogue titled "Rethinking the Social License to Operate," King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II advocated for a more responsible approach to mining, stressing the importance of balancing economic gains, environmental conservation, and the welfare of mining communities.