Audio By Carbonatix Local Assembly Representatives of communities within the catchment area of Adamus Resources Limited in the Western Region say the recent standoff between communities and the mining company threatens security in the area. This warning comes after a recent demonstration within the concession of the mining company by youth groups in the catchment area, leading to the destruction of property. The calls, led by the Assembly Member for the Salma Electoral Area in the Western Region, Yacoub Abdul Aziz, seek to invite government intervention in the situation. “There is tension within the community, and we will need government intervention to halt the situation,” he said at a press conference on Tuesday, April 21. The youth, demanding community development from Adamus Resources Limited, went on a rampage, destroying a security post and setting tyres ablaze within the mine’s concession. According to the youth, the mine has leased portions of its concession to illegal miners for their operations but has turned a deaf ear to calls for portions of the concession to be leased for community mining. Mr Aziz indicated, “The security situation in Nzema East and surrounding areas is worrying.” According to the Assembly Members, the present tensions, if not addressed, may further degenerate, threatening security in the area. They have called on President John Dramani Mahama, through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, to find a lasting solution to the situation. “If the people's concerns aren't addressed quickly, we are looking at a high risk of further clashes and prolonged unrest,” he added. Background Locals from the Nzema East community have, for about three months, agitated over the mining operations of Adamus Resources Limited. Aside from demand for a part of the concessions to be leased for community mining, they believe the mine has exceeded their boundary. There have since been a series of clashes between the indigenes and the mining firm, and some have nearly turned fatal. Last weekend, residents protested against the operations of Adamus Resources Limited. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: mining impasse Nzema East DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Four arrested after clash with NAIMOS team at illegal mining site in Nzema East Nzema East Blue Water Guards partner Axim police to foil galamsey operations around Draw River Forest Reserve One of Ghana’s protected forests invaded for illegal mining Latest Stories Asantehene honours President Mahama, 2 former Presidents with gold medal7 minutes Ghana pushes research-led healthcare reforms at ISPE Africa Conference8 minutes Assembly members in Nzema East seek gov’t intervention over mining impasse47 minutes 9th Ghana-West Africa Business Excellence Awards 2026 set for June 61 hour Gov’t is afraid of accountability – Minority alleges scheme to weaken OSP1 hour GCMC scales refurbishment capacity from 6K to 50K, seeks gov’t support for expansion1 hour GAF collaborates with NACOC to strengthen personnel wellbeing with new mental health policy1 hour We’re considering legal action over GH¢427m payroll scandal – Kpodo’s lawyer1 hour OSP was not established to be independent of AG – Inusah Fuseini clarifies2 hours Hudson-Odoi ruled out for rest of season after injury2 hours The lean physician: Why Ghana’s best doctors are finally building on their own terms2 hours Importers and exporters back GSA’s cap on container charges2 hours OSP right to seek Supreme Court order to quash High Court’s decision – Tampuli Sulemana2 hours Asiedu Nketia defends ‘One Man, One Position’ policy as a fairness measure2 hours 10th Ghana CEO Summit and Expo launched to drive bold economic reforms2 hours