IMANI Pushes Adamus Resources to Walk the Talk
The Government of Ghana has announced a 12-month roadmap to turn around Adamus Resources, a significant development in the dispute surrounding the mining company. The decision was made after IMANI, a policy think tank, engaged with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to find a solution.
Government Backs IMANI's Proposal
Following IMANI's engagement with the Ministry, the government made its position clear. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, defended the regulatory action taken against Adamus, stressing that no mining company should operate outside Ghana's laws and regulatory framework. IMANI agreed on the importance of regulatory discipline but argued that enforcement and investor protection should not be treated as mutually exclusive.
A Structured Pathway for Resolution
Franklin Cudjoe, Founding President of IMANI, urged the Minister to consider a structured pathway through which Adamus could address the concerns raised by regulators, meet its obligations, and work towards restoring its operations under an appropriate framework. The Minister responded positively to the proposal, indicating that government would be willing to engage where the company demonstrated a genuine commitment to making the necessary corrections. This principle has now been given a concrete institutional form under the arrangement announced on Friday, 21st August 2026.
The Roadmap for Turnaround
Under the arrangement, the Ministry, the Minerals Commission, and Adamus Resources will develop a 12-month roadmap for the turnaround of the mine. A six-member management team, comprising three representatives from government and three from Adamus, will oversee the process. The roadmap will also address Adamus' liabilities to the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Minerals Income Investment Fund, financial institutions, and suppliers, while exploring the injection of fresh capital through additional equity partners.
A New Era for Policy Engagement
The significance of this development goes beyond Adamus. For IMANI, it demonstrates the value of independent policy engagement that does not merely criticise government but enters the policy space with evidence, questions, and workable alternatives. The Presidency's decision reflects a meaningful movement in that direction. It also reinforces an important principle about IMANI's role in Ghana's policy environment: independence does not mean opposing government for its own sake but being willing to challenge government when necessary, propose better alternatives, and acknowledge progress when policymakers respond constructively.
A Nation That Thinks Ahead
Following the announcement, Franklin Cudjoe expressed his appreciation to the President and the Lands Minister, saying, "Thank you President Mahama. You are a true builder of nation. Thanks my dear Minister of Lands & Natural Hon. Buah, your patience and humility are always your greatest assets." The public response has similarly recognised the role of independent thinking in the process. One reaction captured it succinctly: "When IMANI is involved this nation will think." Another called for governments to "think ahead, not thought behind," while a further reaction described IMANI's strength as its willingness to "speak truth to power" regardless of who is in office.
The Work Continues
The success of the 12-month roadmap will depend on implementation, accountability, and measurable results. IMANI will continue to watch that process closely. Our commitment remains unchanged; to challenge, engage, and advocate for policies that advance Ghana's institutional strength, economic opportunity, and long-term national interest.
Source: Joy Online
