Dormaahene, Oseadeyo Agyeman Badu II, has stated that he remains undisturbed by the derogatory comments aimed at him due to his statements on national affairs.
Addressing the inhabitants of Drobo within the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region on August 4, 2023, the chief conveyed his commitment to persistently criticize the government until proactive measures are implemented to guarantee that the people of Ghana reap the advantages of the nation’s abundant natural resources.
The chief expressed his bewilderment at the government’s decision to enter agreements facilitating the exploitation of Ghana’s resources, resulting in minimal benefits for the nation, while private individuals amass substantial profits.
“We explore gold at Adansi, Tarkwa, Prestea, the Okyenhene’s town, and even now at the northern parts of the country but we only get 7 percent of the proceeds from these explorations and the remaining 93 percent is taken away.
“I would continue talking till this changes… I would continue talking. It is important that Ghanaians are benefiting from all these resources. The livelihood of Ghanaians must improve. If this does not change, I, Agyeman Badu II, would continue talking till we see change,” he said in Twi.
The chief, who is known in private life as Justice Daniel Mensah, a High Court judge, also cited the example of Ghana getting only 17 percent of the proceeds from its oil resources while Nigeria gets over 50 percent of revenue from its oil.