The report said, “The GRP dates back to 1992 and since its inception has been widely implemented by successive governments in the Greater Accra Region, particularly in Kanda, Cantonment, West Ridge and Roman Ridge.”
In a statement, the ministry sought to refute claims that the property was misappropriated by some state officials.
The allegation was made by Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, during a meeting with Bantama delegates whose brother Raphael Agyapong is calling for the ouster of current MP Francis Asenso Boakye. It comes from a campaign video in the state. , who is also Minister of Labor and Housing.
“On May 14, 2018, the Cabinet approved a revised plan for the GRP that includes other areas such as Osu Ring Road, Airport Residential Area, and Labone,” the statement said.
“The GRP was necessitated by the need to find housing in Accra for the growing number of civil servants and civil servants.
“This program is underpinned by the philosophy of optimizing prime government locations within old and run-down areas of Accra and other major cities in the country,” the statement said.
It added: “For the avoidance of doubt, the land in question has not been sold as it has been fraudulently claimed and remains state property.”
GRP is a rather cost-effective undertaking that ultimately provides optimal returns and ensures efficient use of government land. ”
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Meanwhile, media personality, Kwabena Asante has denied discussing corruption-related issues allegedly degrading the Minister of Labor and Housing, Francis Asenso Boakye.
This comes after a video went viral in which Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP) Kennedy Agyapong questioned the integrity of the minister during his campaign in the Bantama constituency.
Mr Agyapong is campaigning for his brother Raphael Agyapong, who is seeking to oust Mr Asenso Boakye from the Bantama seat as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prepares for parliamentary primaries.
In his comments about the inappropriateness of Asenso Boakye’s conduct, Kennedy Agyapong singled out the Adom FM morning show host as someone who could corroborate his story.
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However, Mr. Asante denied knowledge of such conduct.
“My attention was drawn to a video recorded by Assin Central Member of Parliament, Mr. John Johnson. Mr. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong appears to be alleging corruption against Mr. Hon. Francis Asenso Boakye, Minister of Labor and Housing and Member of Parliament for Bantama Province.
“The video above shows His Excellency. Mr. Agyapong held a campaign meeting with New Patriotic Party delegates in the Bantama constituency to drum up support for his brother in the upcoming parliamentary primaries.
“Hon. In the video, Mr. Ken Agyapong alleges that Mr. Asenso Boakye solicited bribes from foreigners during his tenure as Chief of Staff at Jubilee House. Ta.
He further maintained that if the delegates doubted their story, they could ask me (Kwabena Asante of Adom FM) to confirm it and ask if I knew the story or if Mr. Hon. It gave the impression that he was a witness to the alleged incident. Asenso Boakye.
“I would like to state unequivocally that I have never met or spoken to the Pope about anything related to corruption involving Mr. Agyapong. Francis Asenso-Boakye.
As a matter of fact, I am not aware of any fact that the former Deputy Chief of Staff tried to solicit bribes from foreigners.
“The public is advised to ignore such claims by Assin Central MP where my name has been mentioned,” Asante said in a statement.