The Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has called for a holistic and non-partisan approach to discussions surrounding the sale of state lands and other assets.
He stressed that politicising the issue would be counterproductive and undermine the essence of the discussion.
Mr Jinapor pointed out that the sale of state lands is a systemic problem that spans multiple administrations.
He called for a productive, substantive, and constructive conversation about the protection and management of the country’s public lands.
However, he acknowledged that President Akufo-Addo has taken steps to address the issue, emphasising the importance of a collective effort.
During his appearance on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, July 20, Mr Jinapor, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Damongo, noted that the sale of state lands has occurred under previous governments as well.
He argued that while not all public lands can be utilised, any lease or sale should be in the best interest of the Ghanaian people.
“We should limit this issue to finger-pointing because if we do, we will lose the essence of the discussion. We are at a cabinet retreat at Peduase and this matter has been discussed in three previous cabinet meetings, and we took a great deal of time to exhaust the subject” he stated.
North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has been on a campaign against the sale or lease of some state lands in the last few months.
The NDC MP and former Deputy Minister of Education who has for years been against government officials acquiring state assets, is pushing a private members’ bill to stop the practice.
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