By Daily Democrat News Desk
A dramatic twist has rocked the mining enclave of Ellembelle in the Western Region following explosive revelations by Assembly Members who have exposed what they describe as a calculated attempt to tarnish the image of Adamus Resources Limited through what they insist is a completely fabricated publication.
In a strongly worded rejoinder signed by several elected representatives, the Assembly Members dismissed circulating media reports claiming they had petitioned the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources over an alleged dispute involving the mining company.
According to them, the publication is nothing more than “false, misleading and without any basis in fact.”
The unfolding controversy has sent shockwaves through local communities, raising serious questions about the motives behind what many observers are now calling a coordinated misinformation campaign targeting one of Ghana’s key mining operators.
“WE NEVER PETITIONED ANY MINISTER”
Leading the charge, Hon. Banabas Ewereko, Assembly Member for the Asasetre Ebowu Electoral Area, together with four other Assembly Members, categorically denied any involvement in a petition or complaint against Adamus Resources Limited.
“We were never consulted, never engaged, and never part of any petition,” the statement emphasized. “At no point have we collectively or individually initiated such action.”
The Assembly Members say they were stunned to discover their names and positions allegedly linked to a supposed appeal to the Sector Minister, a claim they insist is entirely fictional.
Joining Hon. Ewereko in rejecting the publication are Hon. Paul Kwaw Yankee of Kikam Electoral Area, Hon. Francis Awuah representing Anwia Teleku-Bokazo, Hon. Francis Kwaw Mental of Nkroful Electoral Area, and Hon. Patrick Assuah of Ankobra Electoral Area.
Their united front signals growing frustration among local authorities over what they describe as reckless journalism capable of destabilizing peaceful mining communities.
NO DISPUTE — NO CRISIS
Contrary to the alarming narrative painted in the disputed publication, the Assembly Members insist there is absolutely no ongoing conflict between communities in Ellembelle and Adamus Resources Limited.
“There is no existing dispute that warrants escalation to the Minister,” the rejoinder stated firmly.
Local sources confirm that operations within the mining concession remain normal, with community engagements continuing without reported tension.
The Assembly Members warned that the false report risked creating unnecessary panic among residents, investors, and workers whose livelihoods depend on stable mining activities.
MISINFORMATION OR SABOTAGE?
The controversy has ignited speculation about whether the publication was merely a journalistic error or part of a deliberate attempt to undermine the company’s reputation.
Political watchers note that the issue is particularly sensitive because Ellembelle doubles as the constituency of the Sector Minister, meaning any allegation of local unrest could easily attract national attention and policy scrutiny.
“The publication, at best, appears to be the figment of a journalist’s imagination,” the statement declared, adding that such unfounded reports unfairly cast suspicion on leadership within the ministry itself.
Analysts say the timing of the publication raises eyebrows, especially at a period when Ghana’s mining sector faces intense competition and heightened regulatory focus.
CALL FOR MEDIA PROFESSIONALISM
The Assembly Members did not mince words in calling out media practitioners and individuals responsible for spreading the claims.
They urged journalists to uphold professionalism by verifying facts before publication, warning that misinformation in mining communities can quickly inflame tensions and threaten social harmony.
“False reports have the potential to create unnecessary tension and misinform the public,” the statement cautioned.
Community leaders have echoed this concern, stressing that inaccurate reporting can disrupt investor confidence and jeopardize employment opportunities tied to mining operations.
COMMUNITY CALM REAFFIRMED
Despite the controversy, Assembly Members reassured residents that the situation across Ellembelle remains calm, stable, and peaceful.
They reaffirmed three key positions:
No Assembly Members have submitted any petition.
No dispute exists between communities and Adamus Resources Limited.
Peace and stability continue to prevail in the area.
Residents interviewed described the publication as confusing and unnecessary, noting that community relations with the mining company have largely remained cooperative.
WHO BENEFITS FROM THE FALSE CLAIMS?
The central question now gripping Ellembelle is simple: who stands to gain from portraying a nonexistent dispute?
Some stakeholders suspect attempts to damage corporate credibility, while others believe political interests may be at play.
Industry observers warn that Ghana’s mining sector, a major contributor to national revenue, remains vulnerable to misinformation capable of triggering regulatory reactions or investor anxiety.
For many in Ellembelle, however, the Assembly Members’ decisive rebuttal has shifted the narrative from crisis to exposure.
THE FINAL WORD
By publicly dismantling the alleged petition story, the Assembly Members say they have drawn a clear line against misinformation and attempts to destabilize their communities.
Their message to the public was unequivocal:
Ignore the false publication.
Respect verified facts.
Protect peace in Ellembelle.
As the dust settles, one thing appears certain, that is what began as a sensational claim of a mining dispute has instead exposed what local leaders describe as an audacious attempt to destroy Adamus Resources Limited through manufactured controversy.
