Ewoyaa residents face displacement as Parliament considers lithium mining deal

Residents of Ewoyaa in the Central Region of Ghana face an uncertain future as Parliament deliberates a lithium mining deal that could force them off their ancestral land.

At 90 years old, Stephen Mensah, a village elder, fears losing the home he has known for nearly a century.

With over 400 residents affected, concerns about compensation, resettlement, and environmental damage remain unresolved.

Australian firm Atlantic Lithium has secured key permits but awaits parliamentary ratification to commence full-scale mining.

While the company assures relocation, residents claim compensation delays and restrictions on building have left them in limbo.

Experts warn of environmental risks and demand fair compensation.

Meanwhile, Atlantic Lithium continues lobbying for swift approval, leaving Ewoyaa’s future hanging in the balance.