Communal clash looms at Jinijini …as 3 chiefs lay claim to disputed galamsey site
Tensions are rising in the Jinijini area of Ghana as three traditional chiefs dispute land ownership while illegal miners occupy the territory. Local leaders are calling for government security intervention to stop the environmental and social damage caused by the miners.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights the ongoing struggle between traditional land governance and the destructive impact of illegal 'galamsey' mining operations in Ghana.
Tension is mounting over a piece of land at Jinijini in the Sunyani Municipality, following ownership claims by three chiefs from the area.
The report provides a factual account of the dispute and the positions of the various chiefs involved.
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