Jomoro chief denies illegal mining allegations following NAIMOS operation on licensed concession:
Nana Kwame Nkansah II, the Divisional Chief of Jomoro and CEO of Jomoro Mining Group Ltd., has vehemently denied media reports linking him to illegal mining activities following an operation by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force at the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
In a statement released by his office, Nana Nkansah described the allegations as “false and damaging,” asserting that the site in question is a legally licensed concession operating under the supervision of the Minerals Commission.
According to Nana Nkansah, officers claiming to be from NAIMOS forcefully entered his secured concession, allegedly assaulting his private security guards and arresting two foreign nationals who were visiting him. The operation reportedly lasted several hours, during which a Toyota Land Cruiser V8 belonging to the visitors was also seized.
Nana Nkansah stated that officials from the Minerals Commission had visited the site a day prior to inspect the installation of a new crushing plant for the company’s ongoing operations. He confirmed that the incident has been formally reported to the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) and the Enchi Police Command for investigation.
Highlighting his commitment to lawful and sustainable mining practices, Nana Nkansah referenced the recent launch of a $100 million community mining project in partnership with Eureka Ethos Mining Services Ltd. He emphasized that the project’s objective is to create over 5,000 jobs while promoting environmentally responsible mining practices. He added that the project received approval and support from the Minerals Commission as part of Ghana’s Community Mining Policy, aimed at transitioning small-scale miners into sustainable operations.
Nana Nkansah expressed disappointment that his legally recognized initiative could be misrepresented as illegal mining, calling for fairness, truth, and professionalism in ongoing investigations.
He reaffirmed his dedication to lawful mining, environmental protection, and youth empowerment and urged the public to disregard speculative reports that seek to tarnish his image.
