- Namoale accuses government of ignoring concerns on state land acquisition.
- Trade Fair Center lease renewed without renegotiation with original landowners.
- Namoale plans to take legal action to reclaim lands.
- He warns government of a legal battle over land rights.
Former Member of Parliament for La Dadekotopon, Nii Amasah Namoale, has made a shocking revelation about the government’s handling of state lands, particularly in the La area of Accra. According to Namoale, the government has consistently refused to listen to concerns and objections raised by stakeholders regarding the acquisition and management of these lands.
Namoale cited the example of the Trade Fair Center, where the original lease agreement had expired. He explained that the government was obligated to renegotiate with the original owners of the land, but instead, they chose to unilaterally renew the lease agreement for another 100 years.
The former Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture expressed his disappointment and frustration with the government’s approach, stating that they have made it clear they will not listen to anyone when it comes to land matters. “Whatever they want to do is what they will do,” he lamented.
Namoale emphasized that the people of La will not sit idly by and allow the government to continue this trend. He announced that they will take legal action to reclaim their lands and protect their interests. “We will stand up, we will sit up, not to fight but we will go to court and get the legal means to get all ours,” he declared.
He further warned the government to get ready for a legal battle, as the people of La are determined to fight for their lands. “Demonstration is not doing this government anything, they don’t care. The governments of Ghana should get ready, the people of La are going to fight and get their lands back,” he said.
Namoale’s accusations come at a time when there are growing concerns about the government’s handling of land matters in Ghana. Many have expressed fears that the government’s approach could lead to the displacement of communities and the loss of ancestral lands.
The former MP’s decision to take legal action is seen as a last resort, after all other avenues of engagement have been exhausted. He believes that the court is the only place where the people of La can get justice and protect their rights.
Namoale’s stance has been praised by many in the community, who see him as a champion of their rights. They believe that his courage and determination will inspire others to stand up against the government’s land grabbing policies.
The government has yet to respond to Namoale’s accusations, but it is clear that this issue is far from over. The people of La are ready for a fight, and it remains to be seen how the government will respond to their demands.
Namoale’s revelations have shed light on a critical issue that affects many communities in Ghana. The government’s handling of land matters has been called into question, and it is clear that something needs to be done to address the concerns of stakeholders. The people of La are ready to fight for their rights, and only time will tell how this issue will be resolved.
