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Sege Member of Parliament, Hon. Daniel Keshie Bessey, has dismissed as unfounded reports linking him to the latest disturbances surrounding the operations of Electrochem Ghana Limited, operators of the Ada Songor Salt Project. The lawmaker described the claims as “false, malicious, and without foundation,” insisting they are part of a deliberate attempt to smear his image.
Emerging reports from the Ada Traditional Area had alleged that Hon. Bessey was quietly backing protests in the salt-rich enclave as part of a wider scheme to frustrate Electrochem, a subsidiary of the McDan Group. According to the claims, the MP had promised certain business interests that he would ensure persistent disruptions until the company abandoned its concession, clearing the way for rival operators to take over.
In a statement issued Wednesday, however, the MP strongly denied any involvement, stressing that the allegations distort his role as a legislator.
“As an elected representative of the people of Sege, my mandate is clear: to amplify the voices of my constituents and ensure that their legitimate concerns are addressed through lawful and democratic means,” he said. “Demanding accountability and inclusiveness is not the same as fanning unrest.”
Hon. Bessey reiterated that he has never sponsored, incited, or directed any protest against Electrochem, adding that while he welcomes serious investment in the Songor Lagoon, development must be anchored on fairness, transparency, and respect for the rights of local people.
The Ada Songor Salt Project has long been fraught with political, business, and traditional tensions. While Electrochem has pledged to modernize the industry and position Ghana as a major player in the global salt market, sections of the community continue to raise concerns over jobs, working conditions, and local participation.
Industry watchers warn that further politicization of the project risks undermining a critical national industrialization drive, potentially costing the country jobs and revenue.
Hon. Bessey, meanwhile, has urged calm among all parties, calling for dialogue and collective responsibility in addressing grievances.
“Ada is bigger than politics, and the Songor Lagoon is a heritage for all generations,” he emphasized.
