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Exton Cubic’s mining license invalid – Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that mining leases granted to Exton Cubic owned by Ibrahim Mahama is invalid, void and of no effect.

The Court also held that the lease granted Exton Cubic did not comply with mandatory statutory provisions of the Minerals and Mining Act and article 268 of the Constitution.

An Accra High Court on May 2018 ruled that then Lands Minister, John Peter Amewu, had no power to revoke the mining licenses granted to Exton Cubic to prospect for bauxite.

The court quashed the Minister’s revocation of the license.

Justice Boafo also ruled the company breached several processes in its acquisition of a mining license, a situation that makes it impossible for Exton Cubic to be deemed to have a “mining right as required by law”.

Deputy Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame who believed the ruling was partly in the interest of government, was quick to add that the judge went beyond his original jurisdiction.

He, therefore, issued a writ at the Supreme Court asking that it intervenes and rejects the ruling by Justice Ackah Boafo.

The Five member panel presided over by Justice Julius Ansah in its unanimous decision read by Justice Marful Sau stated that when the High court held that the three mining leases were obtained illegally, the logical thing to do was to refuse the application for certiorari.

The court, therefore, stated that the High Court committed error when it quashed the Minister’s letter which revoked the mining lease.

The Supreme Court declared the three mining leases void and of no effect.

 

Source: Myjoyonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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