Ghana Chinese Chamber of Commerce petitions AG over Big Stone Mining
They note that contrary to the fact that the above issue is still under trial, the plaintiff in the suit colluded with the police to undertake a separate action at the Company’s factory which led to Chinese and local employees being driven away and ransacking the factory.
The Ghana Chinese Chamber of Commerce has petitioned the Attorney General over a dispute relative to the ownership of Big Stone Mining Company.
They note that contrary to the fact that the above issue is still under trial, the plaintiff in the suit colluded with the police to undertake a separate action at the Company’s factory which led to Chinese and local employees being driven away and ransacking the factory.
“However, on August 18, 2022, the plaintiff Shanhong WAN, Ms. Magee, used political influences and colluded with some police officers to take separate action to occupy the factory, drive away Chinese employees, prevent the local employees from normal production and work, and meanwhile pry the doors and pick the locks to search rooms one by one.”
Earlier, the Attorney General called on the IGP to ensure the withdrawal of Police Personnel from the Mining site because their continuous stay was illegal due to the expiry of the ex parte order by the court.
The Chamber however expresses shock at the turn of events and calls on Ghana’s judicial system to protect the fundamental rights of Chinese companies as well as the safety of their employees.
“We believe that Ghana is a sovereign country ruled by law. Chinese companies come to Ghana for investment and construction, which helps local economic development, increases tax revenue, and increases the employment rate of local employees.”
Further to the above, they are calling on the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, Chief Justice, and the Ghana Police Service to crack down on illegal acts and give justice to business operators to enhance foreign investor confidence in the country.
