Mine workers of the Future Global Resources Bogoso-Prestea Mines (FGR) are demonstrating over mismanagement of the mine, which they claim has affected productivity and the payment systems of workers.
Speaking during the demonstration, Samuel Kumi Manu,the General Secretary of the senior staff union of FGR Bogoso-Prestea Mines, Samuel Kumi Manu stated that the mine has not seen any investment since FGR took over in 2020.
The group however is calling on the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, to interventions as well as demand proof of financial capability from FGR as the out come will determine if the mine should be taken from them.
“We want the sector minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, to take action because we know on record that the minister has, on two occasions, issued ultimatums to FGR to show proof of financial capability.
However, on both occasions, FGR has failed to comply. This implies that FGR does not have the means to operate the mine. Therefore, we expect the minister to intervene and transfer it to a credible investor who can inject financial capacity into the operation, as what we lack now is finances.”
