The Managing Director of the State Transport Corporation (STC), Nana Akomea, has spoken out against the concept of “state capture” as brought up by North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Akomea expressed his belief that if there have been irregularities in the allocation of state lands, they should be addressed, but he questioned the blanket application of “state capture” in this context.
In an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Akomea emphasized the need for any restrictions on politically exposed persons engaging in such activities to be enforced bipartisanly. He pointed out that individuals from various political affiliations, including NPP, NDC, and CPP, have acquired state lands.
Ablakwa has been vocal about the sale of state lands, alleging that properties belonging to organizations like Parks and Gardens and the Ghana Prisons Service have been sold off. He also claimed that lands housing judges have been sold, leading to their eviction.
However, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has refuted these claims, stating that the government is not selling state lands to cronies. The Ministry emphasized that these allegations are false and should be disregarded by the public.
The debate over the sale of state lands continues, with contrasting views from different parties. It remains to be seen how the government will address these allegations and ensure transparency in land allocation processes.