Mr Sarpong’s case began in 2003 when the farming community of which Mr Sarpong was part, was impacted by the expanding operations of the company’s Iduapriem mine. There followed a period of intensive negotiations on compensation payable to farmers which culminated in the development of a Resettlement Action Plan...in which compensation payable and methodology were clearly stipulated. We believe the compensation offered was in line with...egal requirements...Mr Sarpong’s refusal to vacate the area left us no option but to seek the court order granted last month which authorised Mr Sarpong’s removal. It should be noted that his removal was carried out by the police acting upon the court order. It is also important to note that the court order does not affect Mr Sarpong’s right to continue court action on the quantum of compensation which he is already pursuing with the 34 other plaintiffs.