The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources says it ordered the demolition of structures at Mpehuasem, a suburb of Accra because the land in contention belongs to the State.
This is contrary to claims by a group calling itself ‘Land and Property Owners of East Legon Mpehuasem catchment area accusing the government of wrongful demolition of structures.
The land in question is situated between Trinity Theological Seminary and IDEAL College.
In a statement signed and issued by the Chief Director of the Ministry, Professor Patrick Agbesinyale, said: “for the avoidance of doubt, the land in contention, measuring an approximate area of 132 acres is a state land acquired by Executive Instrument 16 (2009) as a site for Accra Training College.”
Demolition Exercise at Mpehuasem Intended To Halt Further Encroachment Of State Lands
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Lands Ministry calls for calm between soldiers and La Youth
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The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Friday called for calm as it engages the Ghana Armed Forces and the La Youth Association over disputed land adjoining the Burma Camp Cemetery. The attention of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has been drawn to current agitation leading to a confrontation between the youth of La and personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces over the ownership of land adjoining the Burma Camp Military Cemetery, a statement, signed and issued by Professor Patrick Agbesinyale, the Chief Director of the Ministry, said. The statement described the situation as unfortunate as the Ministry had already commenced series of constructive engagements and negotiations with relevant stakeholders in the matter.
Green Ghana Project to plant 5m trees June 11
April 14, 2021 Mr Jinapor addressing members of the Committee
The government intends to plant five million trees in a day across the country as an initial programme under its Green Ghana Project.
The trees are scheduled to be planted on June 11 this year and Ghanaians would be mobilised to plant trees on the day and nurture them to maturity as a way of contributing to the preservation of the environment.
The exercise would commence with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Vice President Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and the Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin Yeboah, planting trees.