The Central Regional House of Chiefs has given its resounding approval to the Ewoyaa Lithium Project, hailing it as a major milestone in harnessing Ghana's mineral resources and an unprecedented opportunity for development in the region.
The endorsement was revealed during an engagement between the Chiefs, a delegation from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and the Minerals Commission led by Deputy Minister George Mireku Duker.
The Chiefs praised the Ministry and the Minerals Commission for transparently presenting every detail of the Ewoyaa Lithium Deal, expressing satisfaction with the comprehensive information provided.
Deputy Minister Mireku Duker, emphasizing his allegiance to the area, assured that he would not support a deal that doesn't serve the interests of the people of Ewoyaa, the Central Region, and Ghana.
He provided background details on why Barari DV Ltd secured the mining license, emphasizing that the government ensured the ultimate interest of the indigenes and Ghanaians in the agreement.
Mireku Duker highlighted the crucial role of lithium in the global fight against climate change, asserting that Ghana is well-placed to contribute significantly to the cause with the discovery and job opportunities associated with lithium.
He outlined the employment and socio-economic benefits the Central Region is set to enjoy through the exploitation of lithium ore, concluding that “The deal is one of the best in terms of mining fiscal regimes in Africa and the world.”
Minerals Commission CEO Martin Ayisi assured the Chiefs of his outfit's commitment to granting necessary licenses to companies meeting requirements.
He called for objectivity in comparing Ghana to other countries regarding the Lithium deal, expressing confidence that the deal is in the country's interest.
President of the Central Regional House of Chiefs, Odeefo Amoakwa Buadu VIII, commended the government for engaging the chiefs on the deal.
He expressed optimism about the significant benefits the region stands to gain from the project and pledged wholehearted support.
The meeting addressed concerns about the perceived lack of growth in areas where mineral resources are exploited, with hopes that the lithium project would present a different and more positive narrative.