In the final days of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, allegations of large-scale land grabbing have emerged, with state lands reportedly being sold off under questionable circumstances.
Investigations conducted by our news team have uncovered a pattern of transactions involving government officials, an officer of the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), and state-owned properties in prime locations such as Cantonments and Labone. These transactions are allegedly being carried out under the guise of the Accra City Redevelopment Program.
The Allegations
The report indicates that an officer of the NIB, identified as Kwaku Owusu Boateng, has been working in collaboration with a Minister of State to facilitate the sale of government lands. Mr. Boateng is said to have played a key role in identifying these properties and helping Ministers offload them to private buyers in exchange for commissions.
Sources claim that these land deals are taking place with the tacit approval of President Nana Akufo-Addo, raising questions about accountability and transparency in the final days of New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.
Companies Involved
Checks by our investigative team have revealed that several companies have already acquired parcels of these state lands and have begun development them. Some of the companies allegedly implicated include:
- PG Advertising Company
- Delma Dive Enterprise
- Facom Ghana Ltd
- New York City Developers Ltd
- Rich Gold Ltd
- Project Development Enterprise
- Marwooff Construction Ltd
- Dive Rare Estate Ltd
- KOB Princely Ventures
- El Sad Aid Pharmacy
At present, the ownership details of these companies remain unclear. However, investigations are ongoing to uncover individuals behind these entities and their connections to the alleged land transactions.
Public Concern and Implications
The alleged last-minute land sales have sparked outrage among citizens and watchdog groups, who have argued that such actions undermine public trust and could lead to the loss of critical state assets. With the NPP government set to leave office on January 6, 2024, critics are questioning the ethical implications of these deals and the motivations of those involved.
As the nation transitions to a new government, calls are growing for a thorough investigation into the alleged land grabbing, with demands for accountability and the protection of state resources.
This story is still developing, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
Watch this space.
Source: GhanaNewsOnline