Sylvester Tetteh, the Member of Parliament for Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfro and Deputy Minister for Information, has refuted allegations that he was involved in the demolition of a Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) bungalow. Tetteh firmly denied any connection to the incident and expressed concern over how GBC properties are being managed.
Speaking to the media on Friday, November 22, Tetteh emphasized his intention to investigate how GBC lands in the Akwasa area were allocated to private individuals. He attributed the allegations to internal administrative shortcomings at GBC and called for greater transparency in the management of the corporation’s assets.
Agreement with Ga South Municipal Assembly
Tetteh clarified that the demolition was part of an agreement between GBC and the Ga South Municipal Assembly, which allowed for the construction of a public school on the disputed land. He stated that the Municipal Assembly was solely responsible for the demolition, not him.
In response to claims by GBC’s Director of Legal Affairs that he was behind the demolition, Tetteh challenged the Director to provide solid evidence. He maintained that the specific plot of land in question had been allocated to him for development and insisted that accusations against him were baseless.
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Criticism of GBC’s Property Management
Tetteh criticized the way GBC has handled its properties, describing the structure in question as a dilapidated boy’s quarters, not a bungalow. He asserted that the building had not housed GBC staff for many years and that a private individual had been living there, paying rent. According to Tetteh, the old structure needed to be cleared for development, which he claimed was within the legal rights established by an agreement between the Municipal Assembly and GBC.
Commitment to Investigate GBC Land Use
Tetteh expressed his frustration over being accused of lawlessness, stating that his actions were in the interest of the community. He insisted that the Municipal Assembly’s demolition activities were justified and legal, sharing documentation, including a site plan and a letter from Kwame Waja, issued under the instruction of the GBC Director General, to support his case.
The Deputy Minister emphasized his readiness to scrutinize the allocation of GBC lands and hinted at a comprehensive investigation to uncover how the corporation’s properties have been used for private purposes. Tetteh warned that any false accusations made against him would be contested and addressed with the necessary evidence.
