Former Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, is advocating for Ghana to assume greater authority over its mineral resources. He contends the nation should move beyond simply collecting royalties from international mining firms. Professor Oquaye believes Ghana must actively manage—and benefit more directly from— its natural wealth. This call for increased ownership is rooted in a desire for greater economic independence. The current system, he implies, is insufficient for maximizing the benefits for Ghanaian citizens. His statement underscores a growing debate about resource nationalism and equitable distribution of wealth derived from natural resources across Africa.