Lands and Natural Resources Ministry to investigate Sir John’s will that shares Achimota Forest lands
The Lands and Natural Resources Ministry has indicated its intention to probe a document circulating on social media alleging that the late Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie popularly known as Sir John included portions of Achimota Forest lands in his will.
It has indicated that it has requested all documents related to the land in question as part of an inquiry to ascertain the veracity of the claims.
According to a statement issued on Sunday, May 22, 2022, and published on the Facebook page of the ministry, the ministry takes “a very serious view of the allegations” while also stating that the issue predates the tenure of the current minister, Samuel Jinapor.
“The attention of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has been drawn to a document making the rounds on social media, which alleges that the late former Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, had included portions of the Achimota Forest in his Will, and given out same to individuals who are said to be related to him.”
“The Ministry takes a very serious view of the allegations and has requested all documents relating to the lands in question as part of an initial inquiry to ascertain the veracity of the claims. Considering that the issues that form the basis of the allegations predate the tenure of the current Minister, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, it is important that he is seized with the full facts to enable him to take appropriate action, if, indeed, there is any merit in the claims.”
While promising to protect the nation’s interest, the statement added that “The Ministry assures the general public and the good people of Ghana that it will ensure that the national interest is protected at all times, especially in matters pertaining to the Achimota Forest.”
A purported copy of the will of the late Sir John has been widely shared on social media which claims ownership of a piece of land in the Achimota Forest in the name of a company called DML limited.
