The Paramount Chief of Ada, Nene Abram Kabu Akuaku III, has voiced his support for the report by the Joint Committee on Mines and Energy and Lands and Forestry regarding the Songor Salt Mining project initiated by Electrochem Ghana Limited. In an interview with the Ghanaian Times, following the opposition the report faced in Parliament and the deferred final decision, he emphasized the need for further consultations and urged MPs to prioritize national interests over personal ones.
Nene Akuaku III expressed satisfaction with the report’s recommendation that Electrochem should continue to allocate more space to the indigenes for salt production. He highlighted that this had been his primary concern for the people and called on Parliament to adopt the report to promote peace, unity, and development in the region. He also appealed to Parliament to ensure the continuous development of Ada, noting the positive impact Electrochem Ghana Limited has had on the community.
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The report by the committee stresses the importance of ongoing stakeholder engagement to address misconceptions among some locals who believe the salt is solely owned by the indigenes. It recommends that the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) launch an educational campaign in the salt mining area to inform locals that salt, like other natural resources in different regions, is a national asset. Additionally, the report calls for MPs to organize local education tours and durbars to reinforce this message and discourage political figures from using national assets for political gain, which could incite unrest. It also emphasizes that local mining should comply with environmental laws and that Electrochem Ghana Limited should assist indigenes in adopting sustainable practices.