The government is taking over local mines and giving them to the Chinese - Bentil

The government in Ghana is accused of taking over local mines and giving them to Chinese entities, according to private legal practitioners Kofi Bentil and Martin Kpebu. This action, which Bentil claims empowers foreigners over local businesses, has sparked outrage as it is seen as a failure of governance. The government's actions have led to the violent takeover of the Narawa Mines, resulting in three deaths and injuries to 10 people, including a police officer, and the theft of significant amounts of equipment and gold.

Despite a court order barring the government from taking over the mines, state officials are allegedly brutalising and intimidating the owners, which Kpebu describes as illegal. Narawa Company Limited, the affected mining company, has called for urgent intervention from the government and relevant state agencies to address the ongoing violent takeover, illegal mining activities, and destruction of property.

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