The Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, has questioned the government’s decision to conduct a land audit starting from 2017, suggesting that it should instead begin from 1992 to ensure transparency and avoid the perception of political bias.
Speaking on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Nitiwul said, “If the President genuinely wants to audit lands properly, then he should start from 1992. Starting from 2017 will make it look like political witch-hunting.”
He added that he had even provided the government with a list of lands they could prioritize for the audit.
“If the government wants to do things right on lands, they should start from 1992 and ensure it is done properly,” he said.
Mr. Nitiwul also expressed concern over the timing of lifting certain bans on lands.
“I thought they would have waited for the oral report, completed all the checks, and explained everything to Ghanaians before lifting the ban. For you to lift the ban while we don’t even know what you are doing is wrong,” he stated.
However, he stated that if the government conducts the audit correctly, he will support it.
“If my government was in power and they were doing it, I would support them, and I will do the same for them. They should continue to do what is right, and we will support them,” Mr. Nitiwul added.
He further clarified that the President is not directly in charge of all aspects of government operations, noting, “The daily running of the economy is handled by the finance minister and his team. That’s why the President has ministers.”
His comments come after President John Mahama directed the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, together with the Lands Commission, to immediately conduct a comprehensive audit of all state lands allocated, leased, or sold, particularly between 2017 and 2024.
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