Samuel Jinapor
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Samuel Abu Jinapor has denied granting license or extending certain mining leases for mining firms since assuming office.
It follows reports in a cross section of the media that the newly appointed sector minister has extended mining lease for some firms barely two months after his appointement.
A statement issued and signed by the public relations officer of the ministry said the public should disregard such false publications.
“For the records, the Ministry wishes to state categorically that since the assumption office by the Hon. Minister he has not granted and/or extended any Mineral Right.” It said.
The statement added “The general public should disregard such publication and continue to have confidence in the Ministry to discharge its mandate with integrity and in utmost transparency.”
Fred Dzakpata
