By Worlanyo Ameamu, GNA
Keta (VR), April 23, GNA-Mr Wisdom Seade, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Keta, in the Volta Region, has directed that the sale or lease and development projects of all reclaimed land within the municipality should be halted.
The directive comes after the Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister called on the MCE to champion the directive for thorough investigation into the reclaimed land issues.
In a press release dated Tuesday, April 22, signed by Mr Wisdom Seade, Keta MCE, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, stated that the directive was from the Regional Minister on April 14, this year, to stop all activities concerning the reclaimed land development.
“In this vein, we write to kindly inform all stakeholders to with immediate effect, strictly comply with the directives until the outcome of forthcoming investigation is completed,” he said.
It was also stated that any individuals or group of people that have any interest in the reclaimed land should kindly submit copies of their land permit, architectural and structural design, and all valid land documents to the office of Mr Innocent Komla Gawua, the Municipal Coordinating Director of the assembly.
The release also explained that the said documents should be submitted between Wednesday, April 23 and Wednesday, May 14, to enable the committee to conduct comprehensive investigation works and summit report to the appropriate authority on time.
“We count on all stakeholders, developers, or individuals to cooperate with us in this regard for better and smooth exercise.”
A visit by GNA to the Keta reclaimed land on Tuesday, about 0900 hours has revealed no sign activity at the sites, while many structures that were under construction have been halted.
Some residents in the Municipality the GNA engaged applauded the Volta Regional Minister and the MCE for the timely directives to launch proper investigation into the reclaimed land saga that has sparked controversy over the years about the processes required of acquiring the land.
The residents alleged that the previous government appointees have shared the land among themselves and party faithful and that only a thorough investigation would help unfold the speculation and proper procedures to acquire such lands.
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