Azumah Resources Ghana Limited has firmly distanced itself from recent public commentary made by Ghanaian policy analyst and social innovator Bright Simons, stressing that he does not speak for or represent the company in any capacity.

In an official statement issued by the Board of Directors dated Sunday July 13, the mining firm addressed growing media discourse and speculation surrounding its ongoing legal and commercial dispute with Engineers & Planners (E&P).

The company made it clear that Mr. Simons’ views are his personal opinions and should not be interpreted as reflective of Azumah Resources’ official position.

“Mr. Bright Simons does not represent, act on behalf of, or speak for the Shareholders or Directors of Azumah Resources Ghana in any capacity,” the statement read.

Azumah Resources revealed that it is currently engaged in confidential and good-faith negotiations with Engineers & Planners, aimed at reaching a constructive resolution to their ongoing impasse. These discussions are reportedly being held under the oversight of relevant regulatory and ministerial bodies.

“We remain committed to a professional, transparent, and responsible resolution of this matter,” the company stated.

The firm also appealed to media houses, analysts, and third-party commentators to refrain from speculative reporting that may jeopardize the sensitive talks underway. It further advised the public to rely only on authorized spokespersons for accurate information on the matter.

In a related clarification, Azumah Resources addressed the mention of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) in some discussions, confirming that the Bank had only expressed an indicative interest in the transaction pending internal approvals. Any claims beyond that, the company emphasized, were “inappropriate and unauthorised.”

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