The Eastern Nzema Traditional Authority has expressed concern over the return of Adamus Resources Limited, calling for close monitoring of the government’s 12-month roadmap to resolve outstanding issues surrounding the mining company and ensure that its comeback serves the interests of the people of Nzema.

The Paramount Chief of the Eastern Nzema Traditional Area, Awulae Blay IX, raised the concern when he led a delegation of sub-chiefs and Queen Mothers to pay a courtesy call on the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah.

The visit was also to congratulate the Minister on his appointment, appreciate his efforts in promoting the annual Nkrumafest and formally express the traditional authority’s support for his work.

Awulae Blay IX said although the traditional authorities had concerns about the return of Adamus Resources, they expected the government’s decision to provide a pathway for resolving the challenges surrounding the company to be carefully monitored.

He stressed that the 12-month roadmap must achieve its intended purpose and ultimately translate into jobs, sustainable livelihoods and better investment opportunities for the people of Nzema.

The Chiefs also called for greater recognition of the area’s contribution to Ghana’s energy and mining sectors, and proposed the renaming of Ghana Gas as “Atuabo Gas”.

He explained that renaming would strengthen the sense of ownership of the facility among the people of Atuabo and surrounding communities.

Responding to the concerns, Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah assured the delegation that government was committed to addressing the challenges surrounding Adamus Resources as part of the roadmap for its revival.

He explained that the company would be required to settle its outstanding liabilities and explore avenues for injecting fresh capital, including bringing in additional partners to take up equity in the mining operation.

The Minister said the traditional authorities would be engaged as the process progresses to ensure their concerns are taken into consideration.

He expressed the hope that the measures being pursued would position Adamus Resources to operate sustainably and contribute meaningfully to the economic development of Nzema, while assuring the chiefs that government would continue to address the area’s broader development needs, including roads and other critical infrastructure.

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