Traditional leaders of Bortianor have asked the MP for the area, Sylvester Tetteh, to halt any demolition of structures on the GBC land in the area.
A letter signed by Nii Ogbarmey Ankonam, the Bortianor Mantse asked “all ongoing demolitions or developmental works be halted and the proper channels” to be adhered.
According to him, the Traditional Council has not been informed of any such plans.
“It has come to my attention that a demolition exercise is being carried at the Broadcasting Quarters at Dunkonah, Bortianor, which I understand is spearheaded by you Honourable Slyvester Tetteh with the support of the Ga South Municipal Assembly. As the chief of Bortianor and allodial owner of all Bortianor Lands, I have not been consulted, neither has the Chief of Dunkonah Nii Tetteh Djormor I, been consulted or briefed on my infrastructural development which has necessitated this demolition exercise,” Nii Ankonam wrote.
The MP argues that the demolished structures were not operational and accused GBC staff of renting them out to some members of the public and receiving the proceeds. He intends to use the land for a public school.
Nii Ankonam however noted that, “It is only right that Ghana Broadcasting Corporation and yourself engage me and the Bortianor Stool on your reasons for this demolition or any further development. I therefore ask that all ongoing demolitions or developmental works be halted, and the proper channels be taken to enlighten me on this development. I repeat all developmental works must be halted immediately. Counting on your cooperation.”
Meanwhile, Mr Tetteh has described as insubordination on the part of the Director of Legal Affairs at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Kwame Wajah, his decison to report him (MP) to the police for demolishing the GBC structures for the construction of a public school.
The Director of Legal Affairs for the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation is reported to have sent in police officers to arrest construction workers at the site.
The furious MP who visited the site questioned the Director’s behavior and described it as insubordination since according to him, the GBC falls under his Ministry.
He has also accused the Director of playing double standards since according to him an official notice of consent by the GBC was signed by him.
The MP, Sylvester Tetteh has sworn to have that “act of insubordination” to be looked into.
Though some GBC staff occupying the area are protesting against the demolition and questioning the suitability of the land for establishing a public school, the MP said he has resolved to utilize that same area for the school.
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