A big time corrupt lands scandal involving the Achimota forest has hit the ruling NPP government after it emerged that the deceased former party General Secretary Sir John bequeathed some parcels of land located in the Achimota forest to his relatives following his death.
His will which was leaked on the media space by the thefourthestategh.com revealed this fact.
President Akufo-Addo recently declassified parts of the Achimota Forest as a forest reserve. And according to critics of the government, they only wanted to make way for its cronies to sell the lands and pocket the profits or share it amongst themselves; something the government kept denying.
However, Sir John’s will has revealed that he owns several parcels of land in the forest.
He served as Chairman of the Forestry Commission for years prior to his sudden demise due to COVID-19.
Parts of his will obtained by the Fourth Estate reads: “I give my land situate at the Achimota Forest in the name of Jakaypro Limited and measuring 5.541 acres to the following persons forever.
- Yaw Amoateng Afriyie One (1) acre
- Eva Akua Afriyie One (1) acre
- Ivy Akua Afriyie One (1) acre
- Elizabeth Asare Boateng (aka Mother) One (1) acre
- Michael Owusu 1.541 acres
On page 5 of the will, it is stated: “I give my land also situate at the Achimota Forest in the name of Fasoh Limited and measuring 0.987acres to my nephews Michael Owusu, Yaw Boadu and Kwabena Amoateng forever.”
On the same page, the will further states: “I jointly own a piece of land at Achimota Forest with Charles Owusu. Upon my demise, my portion of the said land should be given to Ruth Korkor Odonkor.”
It continues: “I give my portion of land that jointly own at the Achimota Forest in the name of DML Limited to Elizabeth Asare Boateng who at the time of making this will is domiciled in the USA forever.”
With Sir John confirmed as owner of parcels of land within the forest, there is no telling which other parts of the declassified areas has been shared amongst NPP cronies.