{
  "id": 19667927,
  "title": "Asante Akyem chiefs appeal to Mahama to restore Northern Ashanti Mines’ licence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/asante-akyem-chiefs-appeal-to-mahama-to-restore-northern-ashanti",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T14:35:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/asante-akyem-chiefs-appeal-to-mahama-to-restore-northern-ashanti-mines-licence/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Traditional leaders in the Asante Akyem region of the Ashanti Region have pleaded with President John Mahama to reconsider the revocation of Northern Ashanti Mines Limited's mining licence. The chiefs insist that the company's operations are crucial for job creation and driving economic growth in their communities. Although the company has not yet started full-scale production, it has already provided employment for over 400 individuals and was slated to commence full operations next year before the Minerals Commission withdrew its licence. Upon speaking with Adom News, the Chief of Asante Akyem expressed worry among residents who had anticipated the mining project to generate even more jobs and economic prospects. In response to these concerns, the chiefs presented a petition to the Municipal Chief Executive, Rev. Dr Ebenezer Ekow Aidoo, who promised to involve the appropriate authorities and ensure their issues reach the attention of President Mahama.",
  "summary": "Traditional leaders in the Asante Akyem area of the Ashanti Region have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in the revocation of the mining licence of Northern Ashanti Mines Limited. The chiefs are urging the government to reconsider the decision, arguing that the company’s operations are important to employment creation and economic development […]",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}