Ibrahim Mahama fights bauxite case

Exton Cubic Group Limited has been prevented by the Kumasi Human Rights Court 2 from claiming compensation from the government.

The court, on Thursday, dismissed Exton Cubic’s application that was seeking to claim compensation from the government for the confiscation of equipment it hired from Engineers and Planners (E&P), a private company, which also belongs to Ibrahim Mahama, the brother of former President John Mahama.

The confiscation of the equipment was in respect of the attempt by the Exton Cubic to mine bauxite in the forest of Nyinahini in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region.
The court held that since the company did not have a valid mineral right, any attempt at commencing mining operations will amount to engaging in illegal mining, also known as ‘galamsey’ and ought not to be countenanced.

Exton Cubic had sued the Attorney General, the Ashanti Regional Minister and the Atwima Mponua District Chief Executive for abusing the company’s rights by unlawfully detaining its mining equipment.

In Exton Cubic’s reliefs, the company had asked the court to, among other things, order the government to pay in excess of GH¢51,000 per day times the number of days the defendants kept all the equipment in their custody.

The equipment confiscated included heavy-duty machines and trucks used for mining, among others.

Source: Daily Guide