As a general rule I don’t support public officers acquiring state lands – Lands Minister

Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has stated that public officers should avoid acquiring state lands to prevent conflicts of interest, urging them to buy land privately instead.

He invited evidence to support allegations that public officers had inappropriately acquired state lands, promising to investigate any substantiated claims.

Jinapor also refuted claims by MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa that judicial service lands were sold under the Akufo-Addo administration, clarifying that the sale occurred under President Mahama in 2016.

He indicated the government would consider retrieving improperly granted lands if necessary.