Parliament’s Committee on Lands and Natural Resources on Thursday held a public hearing on Ghana’s lithium agreement, drawing government officials, civil society groups, industry experts and citizens to examine the country’s approach to managing its emerging lithium industry.
The hearing, held as part of Parliament’s constitutional oversight mandate, sought to deepen transparency and gather broad input on the terms and long-term implications of the agreement. Lawmakers reviewed key issues including environmental safeguards, local content provisions, value addition, community benefits and projected revenue generation.
Committee members said the interaction was essential to ensuring that the exploitation of Ghana’s lithium reserves serves the national interest and aligns with sustainable development goals. Stakeholders presented varied perspectives, with some emphasising the need for strict environmental controls and stronger participation of Ghanaian businesses, while others called for clearer timelines on projected investments and community development commitments.
In attendance was the Speaker of the 7th Parliament, Rt. Hon. Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, whose presence underscored the importance of the national conversation around lithium—one of the world’s most sought-after minerals for clean energy technologies.
The Committee is expected to consolidate submissions from the hearing as it prepares its recommendations to the full House.