“Enough is Enough!”: Fetish Priest, Buoho Residents Protest Quarry Blasting by Chinese Companies

A powerful protest is brewing in the Afigya-Kwabre District as Nana Black Power, a well-known fetish priest of Buoho, leads a community uprising against Chinese quarry companies operating near their homes.

At a press conference held on May 27th, 2025, the traditional priest — known in private life as Kwabena Marfo — sounded a stern warning to the Chinese companies, demanding an immediate halt to the destructive quarry blasting.

He claims the constant explosions have caused severe damage to his home and property, including electronic appliances, and are now endangering his livestock.

“The blasting is not only destroying my house — my cattle are dying. If they don’t stop, there will be consequences,” he warned ominously.

But the damage doesn’t stop at his doorstep. Nana Black Power revealed that entire sections of the Buoho community are reeling from the impact. Residents report that the powerful tremors are tearing roofing sheets from their buildings and causing cracks in their walls.

“Our water sources, forest reserves, and farmlands are also being ruined,” he added, pointing to a broader environmental and agricultural crisis.

Local residents, speaking to Lawson News, echoed these concerns. “We’re constantly fixing our roofs. The blasts shake the whole area — it’s like living in a war zone,” one frustrated resident lamented. Another said his family can no longer watch television due to the constant vibrations, adding, “We don’t feel safe in our own home anymore.”

The residents are now calling on the government to urgently intervene and protect their lives and livelihoods before the situation escalates further.

As tensions rise, all eyes are on Buoho — where a community, led by its spiritual leader, is refusing to stay silent.

By: Anthony Amissah