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RE: ALLEGATION OF SALE OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY BY THE JUDICIAL SERVICE

The attention of Management of the Judicial Service of Ghana has been drawn to public statements relating to Bungalow Number C43, Onyasia Crescent, Roman Ridge, previously occupied by the late Justice Samuel Marful-Sau (ISC).

On December 28, 2022, the Judicial Service received a letter from the Ministry of Works and Housing expressing the desire to implement a Government Redevelopment Scheme within Onyasia Close, Roman Ridge, Accra.

Two (2) properties that had been allocated by the Ministry of Works and Housing to the Judicial Service and which previously had been occupied by the late Justice Samuel Marful-Sau (ISC) and His Lordship Justice Victor Ofoe, JA (Rtd), fell within the re-development enclave.

The plan under Government's Redevelopment Scheme as expressed to the Judicial Service was to increase the housing stock in the enclave within a two (2) year period from the date of hand over of the properties to the Ministry. Upon completion of the project, four (4) housing units were to be allocated to the Judicial Service for use by Superior Court Judges.

The Judicial Service accepted the offer, recognizing the serious accommodation deficit faced by the judiciary,  taking into consideration the security and safety requirements of judges, and also convinced that the project will be beneficial to the Judicial Service.

Following a series of meetings between representatives of Government, Judicial Service and the Ministry of Works and Housing regarding the two (2) properties mentioned above, an agreement dated 17th February, 2023 was entered into between the Judicial Service and the Ministry of Works and Housing to proceed with the project.

Developments on the said land are therefore covered by an agreement concluded between the Judicial Service and the Ministry of Works and Housing.

THE JUDICIAL SERVICE OF GHANA


Ministry of Works and Housing response

The Ministry of Works and Housing in a statement on Sunday also refuted claims that its sector minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, plotted to sell the official residence of the late Justice Samuel Marful-Sau.

Mr. Kennedy Agyapong had raised concern about Mr. Asenso-Boakye's fraudulent leadership at the ministry over the years.

But the Ministry said it “strongly refutes the allegation and states that there has been no such sale of the property” in a statement.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the said land has not been sold as it is mischievously being alleged and remains the property of the State. The Government Redevelopment Programme (GRP) is rather a cost-effective undertaking which ultimately gives optimal benefit and ensures efficient use of government lands,” A portion of the statement reads