Member of Parliament for Juaben Constituency, Hon. Francis Owusu-Akyaw, has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of exhibiting double standards in the ongoing debate over Ghana’s lithium development policy.
Speaking to the media in Parliament, the Juaben MP who also serves on the Lands and Natural Resources Committee expressed strong support for the country’s push toward lithium exploration, describing it as a “game-changer” for Ghana’s economic transformation and electric vehicle ambitions.
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“Lithium development represents a major step in positioning Ghana as a key player in the green energy transition. But it is surprising to see the same NDC that opposed this initiative under the previous government now bringing a similar deal to Parliament,” Hon. Owusu-Akyaw remarked.
The MP criticized what he described as the NDC government’s inconsistency on the matter, noting that their actions could undermine investor confidence and the continuity of Ghana’s resource management policies.
Owusu-Akyaw further alleged that the current administration is attempting to scrap the 1% Community Development Fund designated for mining areas, a policy he said was designed to ensure local communities directly benefit from the exploitation of natural resources.
“Taking away the community fund means depriving mining communities of their fair share of development benefits. That’s not just bad policy—it’s unfair,” he emphasized.
The comments come after Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, on Tuesday laid the Ewoyaa Lithium Mining Lease before Parliament two years after the deal was first announced. The move has stirred fresh controversy, especially given that the then minority (NDC) had previously opposed the project during the NPP administration.
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As Ghana positions itself in the global electric vehicle and renewable energy market, the debate over lithium mining continues to draw political and public attention, highlighting the growing tension between policy continuity and partisan interests.
