The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has firmly denied allegations that state lands have been sold or leased to associates of the Akufo-Addo administration.
These allegations were brought forward by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, who accused the government of selling lands belonging to various institutions, including the Dubois Centre at Cantonments, Park and Gardens at Cantonments and Wa, Judicial Service at Cantonments, and Prisons Service at Roman Ridge.
In a statement released by the Ministry, they categorically described the allegations as “false” and provided clarifications to address each claim.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the lease and/or sale of the land at Roman Ridge, allocated to the Prison Service, the subject matter of the Member of Parliament’s allegation, was made in the year 2005, and certainly not under the current administration,” the statement read.
This clarification emphasized that the transaction occurred long before the current government came into power, thereby refuting claims of recent sales to cronies.
The Ministry further addressed the status of the Dubois Centre land, stating, “The land occupied by the Dubois Centre was acquired in 1897 by a Certificate of Title, dated 20th December 1897 for Government purposes"
"The site is currently being occupied by the Dubois Centre, and the Lands Commission and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has no pending application for the grant of this parcel of land to any third party.”
The Ministry also tackled the allegations regarding the Park and Gardens land and other state lands mentioned by Mr. Ablakwa.
They assured the public that there are no ongoing processes to grant these lands to any third parties, dismissing the claims as baseless.
By addressing these allegations, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources aims to maintain transparency and public trust in its operations.
The Ministry reiterated its commitment to safeguarding state lands and ensuring that all transactions adhere to legal and ethical standards.
The public was urged to rely on verified information and to disregard unfounded rumors that seek to undermine the credibility of the government and its institutions.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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