Captain Smart Calls on Obuasi Youth to Demand Fair Opportunities at AngloGold Mining Centre

Renowned Ghanaian journalist and activist, Captain Smart, has made a passionate call to the youth of Obuasi to stand up and demand their fair share of opportunities from AngloGold Ashanti. Speaking on his popular platform, he urged young people in the community to mass up at the mining centre to press for better job opportunities, fair treatment, and economic justice.

Obuasi's Struggles and the Fight for Justice

Obuasi, a town known for its rich gold reserves, has long been home to AngloGold Ashanti, one of the world's largest gold mining companies. Despite the massive wealth being extracted from the land, many local youths remain unemployed or underemployed, struggling to make ends meet. The frustration has been mounting as residents feel sidelined in the economic activities that should rightfully benefit them.

Captain Smart emphasized that it is time for the youth to rise and hold the company accountable. He noted that the mining firm should prioritize employing local youth and investing in community development projects instead of relying on external labor.

A Call for Action

Under the hashtag

#ObuasiYouthRise, Captain Smart is mobilizing the youth to come together peacefully and demand better working conditions, job opportunities, and fair compensation from AngloGold Ashanti. He stressed that Obuasi’s youth should not be spectators while foreign interests and a select few benefit from the town’s resources.

"We cannot sit back and watch as our resources are taken away while our young people struggle with joblessness," he said. "If AngloGold is mining in Obuasi, then the people of Obuasi must benefit directly!"

Demands of the Youth

The movement is centered on key demands, including:

Employment for Local Youth: AngloGold must prioritize hiring young people from Obuasi instead of bringing in workers from other regions or countries.

Fair Wages and Working Conditions: Those who work in the mines should receive fair pay and safe working conditions.

Community Development Projects: More investment in local infrastructure, education, and healthcare to improve the lives of residents.

Transparency and Accountability: AngloGold should be open about its employment policies and corporate social responsibility commitments to the people of Obuasi.

Ensuring a Peaceful Protest

While calling for action, Captain Smart also urged the youth to conduct themselves peacefully and lawfully. He emphasized that the goal is to demand justice, not to engage in violence or destruction. Community leaders and local authorities have also been urged to support the cause and facilitate discussions between the youth and AngloGold’s management.

The Way Forward

With growing support from Obuasi youth and social media traction through #FairMiningJobs and #AngloGoldAccountability, the movement is gaining momentum. Whether AngloGold Ashanti responds positively to these demands remains to be seen, but one thing is certain—Obuasi’s youth are ready to fight for their future.

Captain Smart’s message is clear: The time for change is now. Obuasi youth must rise, unite, and demand what is rightfully theirs.