Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited has raised concerns over what it describes as a “dangerous precedent” following threats directed at its employees by the Talensi Mining Communities Initiative (TAMCI).
TAMCI has served notice of a three-day protest from May 8 to May 10, 2026, citing concerns over limited employment opportunities and calling for the removal of the company’s Social Responsibility Manager, Emmanuel Kofi Adusei.
A1 Radio intercepted a letter dated April 29, 2026, addressed to authorities of the Upper East Region and signed by Vice President Qi Xuanya, the company cautioned that such threats, if allowed, could have serious implications for peace and stability in the region.
“Calls or threats directed at company employees, including demands for their dismissal or for them to be barred from the Talensi District, constitute a dangerous precedent,” the letter stated.
The company warned that entertaining such actions “risk undermining the rule of law, threatening the livelihoods of law-abiding workers, and escalating tensions unnecessarily, with adverse consequences for peace and security in the Region.”
While acknowledging the constitutional right to protest, the company expressed concern that the planned demonstration could disrupt its lawful operations.
“While CNML fully recognises and respects the constitutional right of citizens to lawful assembly and expression, we are deeply concerned that the proposed demonstration—if not properly managed—could result in unwarranted disruption of mining operations without any tangible or lawful basis,” the statement noted.
The company further highlighted its contribution to local employment, indicating that nearly half of its workforce is drawn from the Talensi District and the Upper East Region.
“CNML’s employment records demonstrate that 49% of the Company’s total workforce are residents of the Talensi District and the Upper East Region as a whole,” it said, describing this as evidence of its commitment to local participation and economic inclusion.
It also disclosed that it is currently engaged in advanced negotiations on a Social Responsibility Agreement (SRA) with stakeholders, led by the Environmental Protection Authority.
“This process is intended to establish a structured, transparent, and industry-aligned framework to guide community development priorities and benefit-sharing arrangements,” the company explained.
The company has appealed to regional authorities to ensure peace and protect its operations.
“We respectfully appeal for your kind intervention and support to ensure the maintenance of peace, law, and order… and to protect the lawful operations, personnel, and property of Cardinal Namdini Mining Ltd,” the letter added.
Reaffirming its commitment to dialogue, the company expressed confidence that ongoing engagements with stakeholders would help address concerns constructively without resorting to actions that could disrupt operations or threaten stability in the region.
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