The Sand and Stone Contractors Association of Ghana (SSCA) has formally requested that state authorities clarify the regulatory procedures that govern sand‑winning and transportation activities at Dawa and neighbouring areas. The petition, signed by Acting National Chairman Anthony Mensah, was presented to the Minerals Commission, the Ghana Military Police, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the Tema Regional Police Command and Member of Parliament Samuel Nartey George.
According to the SSCA, uncertainty over enforcement operations, documentation requirements and the issuance of fines is creating difficulties for sand winners and tipper truck operators. The association highlighted that operators in Dawa, Sege Volivo, Tokpo, Lurta and surrounding communities such as Dawhenya, Prampram, Afienya, Spintex Junction, Nungua, Dodowa, Adenta, Amrahia, Tsopoli, Teshie Tsui Bleoo, Tema Motorway Roundabout, Mataheko and Mobole are affected.
A key concern is the lack of clarity regarding the authority of personnel conducting enforcement operations and the procedures for issuing receipts and notices of fines. The SSCA noted that although the Minerals Commission has reportedly distanced itself from some operations, documents, including receipts and notices of fines, have still been issued to operators. A copy of one such receipt was attached to the petition for verification.
The association also raised issues around the documentation required for sand transportation, particularly the use of waybills. Tipper truck drivers report difficulty distinguishing genuine waybills from fraudulent ones and lack the authority to inspect sand winners’ operational documents. To address this, the SSCA proposes a formal education programme involving sand winners, tipper truck operators and Minerals Commission officials to clarify documentation requirements and regulatory responsibilities.
In addition, the SSCA is calling for an urgent stakeholder meeting that would include the association, affected operators, the Minerals Commission, NAIMOS and relevant security agencies. The meeting would aim to resolve outstanding concerns, clarify institutional responsibilities and agree on procedures for regulating sand‑winning and transportation activities.
The association stresses that it does not support violence or unlawful conduct and seeks to promote fairness, accountability and transparency in the sector. It has planned a press conference for November 19, 2026, but remains hopeful that authorities will intervene and address the concerns beforehand.
As the SSCA urges a coordinated response from involved institutions, it reiterates its commitment to pursuing a resolution through lawful channels and calls on authorities to respond promptly to its petition.
