Government declassifies portions of Achimota forest reserve
Lands Commission says no records of Sir John owning Achimota Forest land
Ningo Prampram Member of Parliament, Samuel Nartey George has called on major stakeholders of the Ga State to speak out about recent issues surrounding land acquisition in the Achimota Forest reserve.
According to Sam George, he would be disappointed if by close of this week, no leader within the Ga State has spoken.
“How many of them can own 1sqm of land in Sakra Woonoo?” he asked in reference to ownership of prime land in the capital by former Forestry Commission CEO, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, alias Sir John.
Sam George tasked among others, the Regional House of Chiefs, the Ga Mantse, Wulomei and youth associations to speak out.
“Our Elders must show why the pubic hair cannot teach the hair on the head the lessons of life in this case. Arise and show that the real interests of the Ga State mean something to you!” his post added.
Sir John’s Will dominates media reportage
Sir John's Last Will and Testament has dominated media discussions since it contents were released over the weekend, showing that he had bequeathed lands located in the Achimota Forest enclave to some beneficiaries.
The outrage also stems from the fact that it come barely a week after government's Executive Instrument 144, declassifying portions of the Forest reserve also became topical.
Government said it was releasing portions of the peripherals of the forest to its custodial owners, the Owoo family of Accra.
Sir John, who also served as a one-time CEO of the Forestry Commission, died two years ago of Coronavirus.
His one-time aide, Charles Owusu has lamented how the deceased is being dragged even in death. According to him, the truth will come out after the Ministry completes its investigations into the matter.
Read Sam George’s full post:
I would be extremely disappointed if the Chiefs, Elders and Leaders of the Ga State do not speak up before end of week! How many of them can own 1sqm of land in Sakra Woonoo?
Where is the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs? Has the Ga Mantse travelled or gone out of coverage area? Ga Wulomei? Ga-Dangme Youth Associations? For how long would this rape and loot go on and you loose your voices and keep mute?
As for this one, Sam George would not be the one to lead. Our Elders must show why the pubic hair cannot teach the hair on the head the lessons of life in this case. Arise and show that the real interests of the Ga State mean something to you!
Ablekuma, aba kuma wò!
Sam Nartey George, MP for Ningo Prampram