Northern Ashanti Mines Limited (NAMLC) has accused the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) of attempting to disconnect CCTV cameras at its Konongo mining site, alleging that the move could conceal evidence of illegal mining activities.
In a letter dated October 31, 2026, addressed to the Director of Operations of NAIMOS, lawyers for the mining company, Vint and Aletheia, said officers of the Secretariat had attempted to access the server room at the site to disconnect or switch off the surveillance cameras.
The lawyers said the alleged attempts followed the broadcast of CCTV footage showing Chinese nationals at the mining site, who were reportedly introduced by officials of NAIMOS and the Minerals Commission, including the Ashanti Regional Director.
According to the lawyers, recorded conversations captured what they described as an alleged attempt by the Minerals Commission to transfer the company’s lawfully acquired mining concession to the Chinese nationals.
They further alleged that the attempts to interfere with the CCTV system were intended to conceal evidence of illegal activities at the concessions.
The company also claimed that illegal mining activities had been ongoing at its concessions since NAIMOS took over the sites on October 22, 2026.
Northern Ashanti Mines has warned NAIMOS and its officers against interfering with the surveillance system, insisting that neither the Secretariat nor any state agency has the right to tamper with the cameras installed at its concessions.
The lawyers cautioned that switching off the cameras or interfering with the server infrastructure could compromise electronic records that may be required in ongoing legal proceedings.
Meanwhile, Northern Ashanti Mines has commenced court proceedings challenging the purported revocation of its mining leases and prospecting licences, as well as the takeover of its concessions.
An application for an interlocutory injunction against the relevant authorities, including the Minerals Commission and the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, is currently pending before the court.
The company’s lawyers have urged NAIMOS and its officers to refrain from accessing the server room or interfering with the CCTV infrastructure until the court determines the application.
They warned that the company would pursue legal action against the State, NAIMOS officers and any other persons found to have interfered with the surveillance system.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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