The farmers protesting the land takeover
Cocoa farmers along Timber Road in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region are demanding better compensation for their land which falls within the AngloGold Ashanti’s Iduapriem Mine’s Emulsion Plant Buffer Zone.
According to the farmers, their land is affected by the 500 metre land required as a buffer for the Emulsion Plant Buffer, hence the need for better compensation.
The farmers say their cocoa plantations represent years of hard work and substantial financial investment, making the prospect of losing the farms without what they consider fair compensation a major concern.
Demands
The affected farmers outlined five conditions that must be met before AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine proceeds with field activities on their lands.
The demands, contained in a letter dated October 5, 2026, and addressed to the Sustainability Manager of AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine by the Committee of Concerned Affected Farmers, follows a meeting between the mine and the Committee on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and a subsequent general meeting of all affected farmers convened on Sunday, October 4, 2026 to deliberate on issues relating to the intended development.
According to the Committee, after thorough deliberations, farmers unanimously agreed on five resolutions.
First, they are demanding the renegotiation of crop compensation rates. They insist that the prevailing rates must be openly renegotiated and explained to the understanding of all affected farmers before any crop counting exercise commences.
Second, they want all outstanding issues relating to buffer zone demarcation and its implications fully resolved and agreed upon.
Third, they are calling for the nullification of chiefs’ percentage deduction from compensation. The farmers insist on receiving 100 per cent of their due compensation.
Fourth, they are demanding a thorough Environmental Baseline and Impact Assessment, with findings clearly communicated to the communities to enable them to understand the dangers and environmental impacts associated with the intended development.
Finally, the farmers want the proposed Barbex Laydown area extended to cover 1,000 metres, arguing that it is highly poisonous and activity around it is dangerous.
The Committee has therefore asked the mine to take note of the resolutions and engage it for further discussions towards an amicable resolution before any field activities commence on the affected lands.
The affected farmers are hopeful that urgent intervention will lead to a fair resolution, protect their remaining plantations and prevent further losses.
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