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–Clarifies Asaase Broadcasting’s Unrelated Property Ownership
The Lands Commission has firmly refuted allegations made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, concerning the ownership of a property located at No. 7, 5th Circular Road, Cantonments, Accra.
In a statement released on September 9, 2024, the Commission clarified that Asaase Broadcasting Company Limited has no ties to the disputed land, which is the subject of an ongoing legal battle involving the Judicial Service of Ghana, the Lands Commission, Frimps Oil Company Ltd., and the Attorney-General.
According to the Lands Commission, the land at the center of the dispute “has never been owned or occupied by Asaase Broadcasting Company Limited.” The statement further explained that Asaase Broadcasting operates from a separate property and is unrelated to the current legal proceedings.
The Commission provided a detailed background on the property, which was initially acquired by the government in 1920 for public use. In the early 2000s, the land was subdivided into four parcels as part of an infill scheme. While the Commission confirmed transactions for three of the parcels, it noted that no transactions have been recorded for the fourth parcel, which remains in dispute.
Additionally, the Commission clarified the ownership history of the Asaase Broadcasting property, explaining that it was leased to Mr. Fosuaba Akwasi Mensah Banahene in 2006 and later assigned to Lilly Homes Limited in 2020. This clarification was made to dispel any confusion surrounding the ongoing court case.
The Lands Commission also defended the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, stating that the Minister’s comments were accurate and focused on the primary issue in the lawsuit brought by the Judicial Service of Ghana. “The Minister’s response was in relation to the main subject matter of the suit by the Judicial Service of Ghana, described as land opposite the American Embassy,” the statement said.
Reaffirming its commitment to transparent land administration, the Lands Commission urged the public to verify land-related information directly through official channels. “The general public is encouraged to cross-check their information with the Commission, which is the repository of transactions relating to public lands,” the Commission advised.
The Commission assured the public that it is working closely with the Chief Justice and the Judicial Service of Ghana to resolve the ongoing dispute.
