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The Chief of Manso Keniago, Nana Obeng Mensah Ababio II, has directed all miners operating on Domiman Stool land to immediately reclaim and cover abandoned mining pits, describing the practice as a growing threat to the community.
Speaking on Tuesday, May 13, 2026, the traditional ruler said it was unacceptable for miners to leave open pits behind after extracting minerals.
He gave the directive with immediate effect, warning that failure to comply would not be tolerated.
“It is very alarming to see mining pits left uncovered like this,” Nana Obeng Mensah Ababio II said.
“You cannot come onto our land, mine gold, make money, and leave us with dangerous pits.”
The chief stated that the order applies to every miner working on stool lands under his authority.
He noted that the unfilled pits have become a major safety and environmental concern for residents in Manso Keniago and surrounding areas.
He added that the land was acquired and protected by his forefathers, and he intends to uphold that legacy.
“I will protect the throne and the land even with my last breath,” he said.
The directive forms part of broader efforts by traditional authorities in the area to promote responsible mining and hold operators accountable for environmental restoration. Community members have long raised concerns about open pits posing risks to children, livestock, and farmland.
Traditional leaders in Ghana’s mining communities have increasingly taken a firmer stance on land reclamation as illegal and poorly regulated mining continues to affect water bodies, farmland, and public safety.
