Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has stated that Ghanaian courts are currently embroiled in legal disputes over land that they possess.
Mr Ablakwa highlighted the complexities and challenges faced by the judiciary in handling cases where government actions impact land ownership.
Speaking on Metro TV he indicated that the Minister of Local Government and Decentralisation, Martin Kwaku Adjei-Mensah Korsah has become helpless due to government’s actions.
“So when we talk about the state capture, judges have to run to their colleague judges to save them. You wonder what is happening is there no adult in the room. Look at the Local Minister, he is helpless, he wants to protect the land. Look at this Cantoments land, government took one out of two containers. The local has to run to goverment. Now the court is in court with the government. What is going on in this country?,” he added.
In recent weeks, the MP has leveled accusations against government officials, alleging state capture.
Ablakwa specifically cited additional instances of government selling state properties, purportedly including assets belonging to the Ghana Prisons Service and the Department of Parks and Gardens.
Meanwhile, the MP has affirmed his unwavering commitment to combating state capture and government corruption, asserting that no amount of intimidation would deter him.
as he wants to safeguard land interests, pointing out instances wherehave led to legal confrontations.
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