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Furthermore, the Chief allegedly asserted ownership and control over the land, claiming the right to mine with or without a license due to his status as Paramount Chief.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Court Battle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The defendants have requested that the case be transferred to the Central Region, where the alleged activities took place.<\/p>\n<p>However, the plaintiff\u2019s counsel argues that since two of the defendants reside in Kumasi, the case should be heard in the Ashanti Region.<\/p>\n<p>The lawyer for the defendants has declined to comment on the matter.<\/p>\n<p>Galamsey has become a major issue in Ghana, with many calling for its eradication.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, called for an end to galamsey, but was met with skepticism by many who believe that chiefs like Oseadeeyo Kwesi Kennin IV are benefiting from the illegal activity.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 In a shocking turn of events, Oseadeeyo Kwesi Kennin IV, the Paramount Chief of the Atti-Morkwa Traditional Area, has been ordered by a High Court in Kumasi to cease all operations on a concession belonging to Kadesh Mining Enterprise. 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