Tension erupted outside the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources on Thursday, April 25, 2024, as workers from the Bogoso Preatea Mines protested against the management of Future Global Resources.
The protesters, fueled by frustrations over what they perceive as the near collapse of their company since its change of ownership, took to the streets to demand action.
According to the demonstrators, the transition from Bogoso Mines management to Future Global Resources has failed to yield any positive results, leaving them with a sense of uncertainty and dissatisfaction.
Seeking to voice their grievances directly to the government, the workers converged at the ministry, brandishing banners and chanting slogans.
Tensions escalated during the demonstration when one protester sprinkled bottled water on the Lands Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, citing frustration over the minister’s delay in accepting their petition.
A correspondent from UTV Jacob Kubi elaborated on the incident, stating, “So, when the minister came down for the petition, one of the protesters poured water on him, and when he was asked about his reasons for doing so, he explained that the minister delayed in coming down to accept this petition.”
He added, “The minister also responded by saying that he is not bothered about the water because he is just serving the nation. He assured the protesters that the government will take steps to address the situation.”