The Coalition of Volta Youth Against the Sale of Government Lands has urged President John Mahama to expand the scope of Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) to other regions of Ghana.
The group believes that this initiative will facilitate the recovery of state lands allegedly acquired at minimal cost by former government appointees and members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) nationwide.
According to the Coalition, significant portions of government lands in the Kabore enclave of Ho have been sold to individuals linked to the previous Akufo-Addo administration, with many already developing these properties.
Dr. Stanley Glatey, Convener of the Coalition, criticized the Lands Commission for what he described as reckless disposal of state lands.
“They sold the lands as if they were sharing Kelewele. Today, if the government needs land for development, there’s nothing available,” he lamented.
He also raised concerns about security risks associated with the sale of lands near the Regional Minister’s official residence and urged the ORAL team to investigate and hold Lands Commission officials accountable for their involvement in these transactions.
Dr. Glatey assured the Coalition’s cooperation in providing detailed information to the ORAL team to aid in the recovery of state assets sold under questionable circumstances.
“We are ready to support the ORAL team with all the information they need. These lands belong to all of us, and it’s crucial to safeguard them not just for today, but for future generations,” he emphasized.
Additionally, he called for a probe into the development of government lands in Godokpui, a suburb of Ho, where ten detached two-bedroom bungalows are under construction. He emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in such projects.