The chiefs and residents of Manso Tontokrom in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region have renewed their call for the government to grant them a lease for establishing a Community Mining Scheme (CMS) in their area. The majority of the community members, who are artisanal miners, have threatened to boycott the upcoming December general election if their request is not fulfilled. This demand was made clear when a large group of enthusiastic and irate youth took to the streets to welcome the Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources responsible for mines, , who visited the community. The youth held placards with messages such as "No Community Mining, No Vote," highlighting their determination to have the CMS established before the December 7 elections. The deputy minister's visit was initially part of efforts by his ministry to address the ongoing conflict between the community and mining firm Asanko Gold Limited.