The ORAL team, acting on a distress call, has intervened to halt the demolition of four government bungalows behind the State House in Accra. The quick actions of the ORAL Team have garnered widespread appreciation.
The buildings, occupied by staff of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Gender, Children, and Social Protection, were targeted by a group of armed thugs claiming ownership of the land. Fortunately, the intervention by the ORAL Team prevented any escalation.
The private developer behind the move allegedly acquired the property last year, but President John Mahama’s National Security Committee swiftly moved to safeguard the state properties and their occupants.
Following some of these developments, a statement issued by the President, John Mahama, has reaffirmed that no government bungalow is up for sale, warning individuals and entities against any such attempts. Residents have been advised not to vacate their homes under any duress, as the government assures them of their safety. The ORAL Team’s presence helps ensure this safety.
The President further directed that those claiming ownership of the land seek refunds from their purported sellers, emphasizing that state lands remain public assets.
Eyewitnesses reported the early morning chaos, with armed individuals attempting to forcefully evict residents before security forces intervened. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with many questioning the legality of private developers laying claim to state lands without due process. The ORAL Team’s role in this situation is being widely acknowledged.
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Gender, Children, and Social Protection have expressed gratitude to the President and National Security for their swift action.
They called on government officials to remain vigilant against such unlawful encroachments, which undermine public confidence in state institutions.
Land disputes involving government properties have been a recurring issue, with several instances of private developers allegedly acquiring state lands through dubious means. Civil society organizations have repeatedly urged the Lands Commission to streamline its processes to prevent such controversies.
