The Member of Parliament for Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfro, Sylvester Tetteh, has denied allegations of illegally demolishing a Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) staff bungalow at Weija.
The MP, who also serves as a Deputy Minister of Information, attributed the incident to administrative missteps and vowed to investigate the allocation of GBC lands in the area.
Mr. Tetteh clarified that the demolition, carried out by the GA South Municipal Assembly, was part of an agreed plan to construct a public school on the land, with prior engagement with GBC.
Mr. Tetteh dismissed claims of demolishing a bungalow, describing the structure as a “dilapidated boy’s quarters” and accusing GBC of collecting rent from an occupant rather than using the building for staff accommodation.
He further accused GBC of mismanaging its properties, suggesting that lands intended for public purposes had been converted into private residences.
The MP announced plans to launch an inquiry into GBC’s land allocations and defended his actions as being in the interest of his constituency.
GBC, however, accused the MP of unlawfully demolishing its staff bungalows and sought police intervention to stop the alleged activities.
In a statement, GBC alleged that the MP’s actions were unauthorized and jeopardized government property.
Mr. Tetteh, maintaining his stance, argued that the development project was necessary and claimed the broadcaster had prior knowledge of the plans.
Despite the accusations, he vowed to continue with initiatives that benefit his community, asserting, “If I’m lawless for the sake of my community, I’ll continue to be lawless.”
