Management of CMS-PRO and A&A Southern Industries Ltd. has urged legal practitioner Martin Kpebu to exercise professionalism and restraint in his public commentary on the revocation of Nawara Company Limited’s mining concession. The companies expressed concern over Kpebu's repeated personal attacks against Alfred Mahama, brother of President John Dramani Mahama, in connection with the Nawara concession controversy. They emphasized that the revocation is a regulatory matter that should be examined based on facts and applicable mining laws.
The companies advised Kpebu to establish facts and obtain credible information before making public statements, rather than engaging in speculation or allegations that could mislead the public. According to CMS-PRO, the circumstances surrounding the revocation can be independently verified through the Minerals Commission, which holds relevant records and documentation. This, they believe, would help prevent misinformation and ensure a fact-based public discourse.
CMS-PRO and A&A Southern Industries Ltd. categorically stated that Alfred Mahama had no involvement in the revocation and is not a shareholder in either of the two Ghanaian companies that subsequently acquired the concession. The companies insisted that their acquisition followed applicable regulatory processes and should not be linked to personal interests or alleged involvement of any individual. They emphasized that the acquisition was a result of Nawara’s alleged failure to meet regulatory obligations.
The companies have challenged Kpebu to rely on verifiable facts and documentary evidence in his public engagements, given his professional background and availability of established regulatory channels. They advised him to desist from statements they consider unfounded or personally damaging to Alfred Mahama and to allow facts surrounding the concession to speak for themselves. This, they believe, is essential for maintaining a professional and respectful public discourse.
Management warned that it reserves the right to pursue legal action should what it considers defamatory and unsubstantiated allegations against Alfred Mahama and the companies persist. They reiterated that the Nawara mining concession matter is fundamentally regulatory and should be addressed through facts, documentary evidence, and respect for the rule of law. This approach, they believe, is crucial for resolving the controversy in a fair and transparent manner.
The companies emphasized that the revocation of the Nawara mining concession is a regulatory matter that should not be influenced by personal interests or political sentiments. They encouraged all stakeholders to focus on the facts and applicable laws, rather than engaging in speculation or personal attacks. By doing so, they believe that a fair and informed public discourse can be maintained.
In conclusion, CMS-PRO and A&A Southern Industries Ltd. urged Martin Kpebu and other stakeholders to approach the Nawara mining concession controversy with professionalism and respect for the facts. They emphasized the importance of relying on verifiable evidence and established regulatory channels in public engagements. By adopting this approach, they believe that the controversy can be resolved in a fair, transparent, and informed manner.
Key points
- CMS-PRO urges Martin Kpebu to exercise professionalism in public commentary on Nawara concession revocation.
- The companies deny any involvement of Alfred Mahama in the revocation and acquisition of the concession.
- CMS-PRO reserves the right to pursue legal action against Kpebu for defamatory allegations.
