Do not renew Gold Fields' mining lease - Kwaku Manu to government

Kumawood actor Kwaku Manu has called on government not to renew the mining lease of Gold Fields for the Tarkwa mine, citing reported xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa.

In a video shared on social media, Kwaku Manu referenced alleged attacks targeting Ghanaians in South Africa, arguing that while Ghanaians cannot retaliate by attacking South African nationals in Ghana, the country should reconsider allowing Gold Fields, a South African company, to continue its mining operations.

He said Ghana has now reached a point where its gold resources can be mined locally, pointing to Ibrahim Mahama’s E&P as an example, and also called for other Ghanaian businessmen to be supported to take part in the mining sector.

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“President Mahama, please do not renew Gold Fields’ mining lease. As Ghanaians, we cannot attack them or tell South African nationals to go back to their country. But we have now reached a point where we can also mine our gold ourselves, just as Ibrahim Mahama is already doing,” he said.

The actor also praised Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for what he described as his passion and dedication in supporting Ghanaians abroad who face difficulties.

Meanwhile, on May 27, 2026, a flight carrying nearly 300 Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa amid fears of a resurgence of xenophobic violence landed in Ghana.

Further arrivals are expected in the coming days, with about 800 Ghanaians reportedly registered for repatriation.

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