The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, has raised concerns over the government’s allocation of profits from Ghana’s mining sector, deeming it insufficient.
In a recent social media-shared interview, the Dormaahene disclosed that the government receives a mere 7% share of the proceeds from mining activities, a percentage he perceives as unjust.
He highlighted that even during military rule, there was a more equitable distribution, with General Kutu Acheampong advocating for a 50-50 split.
Expressing dismay at the contemporary scenario, the Dormaahene questioned why, in a supposedly more civilized era, the government settles for such a minimal portion.
He emphasized that the current arrangement disproportionately benefits foreign entities, with Ghanaian communities bearing the environmental and social costs of mining while receiving meager returns.
