Legal Battle Ensues as Angela List Retains Control of Adamus Resources Ltd
In a highly contentious legal battle, Adamus Resources Ltd and Nguvu Mining Ltd have taken strong action against Korsah & Ackah @ Law, accusing them of improper conduct and seeking a halt to further reckless correspondence.
The case in question, Adamus Resources Ltd & Anor. vrs. Allan Morrison & Anor. (Suit No. CM/OCC/0279/2023), has been marked by tensions and is now attracting widespread attention.
In a letter addressed to Israel Ackah Esq., partner at Korsah & Ackah @ Law, the legal representatives for Adamus Resources Ltd and Nguvu Mining Ltd sternly demanded an immediate cessation of any further circulation of a letter sent by the law firm to the Honourable Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and other stakeholders.
The dispute centers around an application for a stay of execution of interlocutory injunction orders granted by the court on July 27, 2023, which Adamus Resources Ltd and Nguvu Mining Ltd strongly disagree with. They exercised their right to appeal the ruling by filing a Notice of Appeal on July 31, 2023, along with the application for a stay of execution the following day.
In their cease-and-desist letter, which we have obtained a copy of from sources close to the ongoing dispute, the legal representatives assert that all parties are required to refrain from enforcing court orders once an application for a stay of execution has been filed.
They claim that Korsah & Ackah @ Law continued to circulate the court’s ruling to various entities, allegedly creating a false impression that Angela List, and the current directors of Adamus Resources Ltd, have lost control of the company. The companies argue that this act is misleading, disrespectful to the Honourable Court, and undermines the integrity of the judicial process.
The mining companies are scheduled to present their case for a stay of execution on August 28, 2023. They urge Korsah & Ackah @ Law to follow proper legal procedures and respect the court’s authority by refraining from further dissemination of the ruling.
Sources close to the Plaintiffs indicate that the ruling was delivered in record time, considering that in a similar application that was before the judge in the case of Angela List v. Paul List, BCM Ghana, Standard Chartered Bank, and Registrar of Companies, there had been several adjournments for the formation of an interim management committee, and the information from the court was that the Judge was sick and could not sit on any applications just a day before this ruling was delivered.
This legal dispute adds uncertainty to Ghana’s mining industry, with significant implications for investors and stakeholders. The case has been closely monitored by industry experts, who are concerned about the potential consequences for the companies involved and the broader mining sector in the country.
For now, the situation remains fluid, with both parties preparing for the court hearing in late August. Observers are eager to see how the Honourable Court will adjudicate the dispute and determine the stay of execution application.
Background:A five-member interim management committee was expected to be formed to oversee the day-to-day operations and management of the company until a final resolution is reached in an ongoing case currently at the superior courts.
The move comes after the Accra High Court ruled to restrain current board members of Adamus Resources Ltd from holding themselves out as directors.
With the disputed ruling on the injunction stating that 90% of the shares currently held by Nguvu Mining are being contested by Adamus Australia and the remaining 10% being held by the Government of Ghana, the court then ordered that a five-member interim management committee be put in place to manage the day-to-day affairs of the company until the substantive matter is determined.
The committee was to ensure the smooth functioning of Adamus Resources Ghana Limited during the legal proceedings, safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders involved, according to the Court.