The outgoing Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has called on the President-elect John Mahama to establish a committee to investigate the allocation and distribution of public lands.
“I request the setting up of a committee to investigate all public lands and their distribution. And again, I want us to review all natural resource contracts in Ghana,” he stated on GHOne TV.
He critiqued the issues surrounding public resource management.
“Sometimes it’s not just about the clearance; it’s about the philosophy of living. We have established a philosophy. It may not necessarily mean putting someone in opposition or government, but people become too pompous with power and misapply or misuse public space, funds, and property. Let’s move away from such behavior,” he said.
Mr. Appiah-Kubi emphasized the importance of integrity in leadership and the need to discourage the culture of exploiting public office for personal gain.
“We don’t make money in government; let’s make money in the private sector,” he remarked.
In addition, Appiah-Kubi proposed a comprehensive review of all natural resource contracts in Ghana. He underscored the urgency of this measure by highlighting the nation’s missed opportunities due to poor resource management.
“The way to get out of poverty is to look back at what we are losing, stop the looting, and benefit from our resources. How can you expect a country to be resourceful when you’re giving away our resources for free?” he questioned.
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