The Talensi Mining Communities Initiative (TAMCI) in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region has held a demonstration at the site of Cardinal Namdini Mining, demanding the removal of Mr. Emmanuel Kofi Adusei, the officer in charge of Community and Social Responsibility at Cardinal Namdini Shandong Mining Limited.
The demonstration, which took place on Friday, May 15, 2026, was organized to protest what the group described as actions by Mr. Adusei that have allegedly created divisions and misunderstandings among members of the affected communities.
Addressing the media, the General Secretary of TAMCI, Mr. Gilbert Bright Landolba, stated that residents are increasingly unable to engage their traditional leaders on critical community matters, adding that the situation in the area has worsened instead of improving.
According to him, the mining company has allegedly expanded its concession in ways that may affect several farmlands while failing to provide adequate compensation and meaningful employment opportunities for the youth in the affected communities.
Mr. Landolba stressed that the main concern of TAMCI remains the alleged conduct of Mr. Kofi Adusei, which the group believes has contributed to tensions within the communities.
He explained that the demonstration began peacefully with drumming and protest messages at the mining site before officers from the Regional Police Command and the Talensi District Police Command arrived at the scene.
According to TAMCI, the Regional Police Commander, DCOP John Ferguson Dzineku, served a court injunction on the group’s Chairman, Mr. Bismark Zumah, through WhatsApp at about 10:00 p.m. on May 14, 2026. However, the group said Mr. Zumah was unable to access the message immediately.
Mr. Landolba stated that although Mr. Zumah later became active on WhatsApp the following day, DCOP Dzineku had already arrived at the demonstration grounds and informed the group that the gathering was unlawful due to the injunction order.
As a result, the protesters were dispersed, preventing the continuation of the planned three-day demonstration.
Addressing the demonstrators, DCOP John Ferguson Dzineku acknowledged their constitutional right to demonstrate but emphasized that such exercises must be conducted within the confines of the law while respecting the rights and safety of others.
He urged the youth to channel their grievances through lawful and respectful means.
Speaking to the police commander, Mr. Charles Boazor said the number of youth who participated would have been much larger if not for the injunction. He added that women from the communities were among those who blocked parts of the road during the protest.
Mr. Boazor further disclosed that TAMCI is preparing a petition to be presented to the President through the Upper East Regional Minister, with copies expected to be shared with the police command.
He accused the mining company of polluting the environment with dangerous chemicals, alleging that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had been informed and that penalties had reportedly been imposed, yet the situation allegedly continues.
He also claimed that affected farmers have not received crop compensation and alleged that some youth employed by the company are being engaged without proper documentation, including appointment letters.
Mr. Boazor maintained that TAMCI is demanding fairness, accountability, and better treatment for affected communities, adding that the group will continue to monitor how the company responds to their concerns.
Source: BlueWaves Radio 93.7Fm | Maurice Duncan | Talensi
