- Okwei Ian Tabalor denies claims of illegally selling public land to his wife
- TDC alleges land in Community 5, meant for a toilet facility, was sold for GHS2,000
- Tabalor says his wife applied independently, guided by her brother, a former TDC staffer
The Tema Central Constituency Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Okwei Ian Tabalor, has firmly denied allegations made by the Tema Development Company (TDC) that he unlawfully facilitated the sale of public land in Community 5 to his wife for GHS2,000.
The claim was made by TDC’s Managing Director, Courage Makafui Nunekpeku, who alleged that the land—originally designated for a public toilet facility—was sold to Mr. Tabalor’s wife. He further noted that the parcel had been reclaimed by TDC, and that Mr. Tabalor’s contract with the company was terminated after an internal investigation.
Responding to the allegations on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Thursday, September 4, Mr. Tabalor described the accusations as “false and unfair,” insisting he had no role in land allocation at TDC.
He clarified that it was his wife’s brother, Caleb Kisei—a former TDC employee—who informed her about the availability of a nearby commercial plot in Community 5.
“My wife told me it was her brother who informed her about the adjacent plot, which he believed she could apply for. She followed the standard procedure and applied on her own. I had no involvement whatsoever,” Tabalor said.
He added that the land allocation was approved by Mr. Asare Darko, the former Estate Manager at TDC, and that all relevant fees and permits were properly obtained, including an ETA permit for development.
“The plot measures 28 by 30 feet and is located in Community 5’s commercial area. She paid the stated fees to TDC, including a GHS4,600 permit fee,” he explained.
Tabalor stressed that his role at TDC was limited to protocol duties, including organizing meetings, handling public relations, and arranging tours for visiting dignitaries.
“I had no authority over land matters. For the Managing Director to claim I sold land to my wife is not only misleading—it’s deeply unfair,” he concluded.
