The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has resolved the dispute between chiefs at Kenyasi No. 2 in the Ahafo Region and Newmont Gold Mining Company regarding the resettlement of residents in Tutuka.
During a meeting in Kenyasi No. 2 between the chiefs, residents of Tutuka, and other stakeholders, the Akyeamehene of Kenyasi No. 2, Nana Asokwah, announced that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has instructed the chiefs to allow Newmont to resettle those affected by the company’s activities on both Kenyasi No. 2 and Kenyasi No. 1 lands.
Although Tutuka is part of Kenyasi No. 2, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has authorized the chiefs to allow Newmont to resettle the affected residents evenly on the lands of both Kenyasi No. 2 and Kenyasi No. 1 to foster development in both communities.
Nana Asokwah urged the residents of Tutuka to respect and comply with the directives of the Asantehene, who is the custodian of their lands, for their own benefit.