Ghana Likely to Pay ₵5.3 million Compensation to Bulgaria
Ghana is likely to pay some GH ₵5.3 million in compensation to Bulgaria over the demolition of their Embassy in the country about seven years ago.
According to a letter by the Land Valuation Division of the Lands Commission in response to a request for valuation by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources in 2022, the damage was considered a “disturbance cost”.
The letter dated December 22, 2023, therefore pegged the cost at GHS5,383,000.00.
Citing the letter, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the cost is likely to be borne by taxpayers after claims that the person behind the demolition is at large.
“In the circumstances, and considering that the patience of the Bulgarians has run thin, deep throat sources inform me that the Government of Ghana will soon be compelled to pay the Bulgarians from our taxes since they claim they don’t know the whereabouts of the demolishing man who was clearly indicted by the Sole Inquirer.
“Strangely, the appointee of President Akfuo-Addo at NDPC, Dr. Yaw Adu Ampomah who purportedly bought the land from the demolition man identified as Albert Jojo Hagan also claims he cannot locate Jojo Hagan. Republic of wonders!”
He also fears the cost may increase due to the cedis fast depreciation rate.
Background
In 2017, a private developer demolished the Bulgarian Embassy, located at Kakramadu Road, Plot No. 10, East Cantonments in Accra, claiming ownership of the land.
In March 2022, the Minister for Lands and Natural resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor instituted a sole inquirer to probe the demotion.
On April 26, 2022, the sole inquirer, Justice Kwasi Anto Ofori-Atta presented the report of the investigations.
