The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Friday called for calm as it engages the Ghana Armed Forces and the La Youth Association over disputed land adjoining the Burma Camp Cemetery.
"The attention of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has been drawn to current agitation leading to a confrontation between the youth of La and personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces over the ownership of land adjoining the Burma Camp Military Cemetery," a statement, signed by Professor Patrick Agbesinyale, the Chief Director of the Ministry, said.
The statement described the situation as unfortunate as the Ministry had already commenced series of constructive engagements and negotiations with relevant stakeholders in the matter.
It said all parties were requested to remain calm and exercise restraint.
"The Ministry is making every effort to profer a lasting solution, which will inure to the benefit of all parties and the country," it assured.
Latest Stories
-
Joy FM listeners criticise Achiase Commanding Officer’s election comment
12 mins -
Legal Aid Commission employees threaten strike over poor working conditions
15 mins -
Ghana ranked 7th globally as biggest beneficiary of World Bank funding
24 mins -
IMF board to disburse $360m to Ghana in December after third review
29 mins -
Former Bono Regional NPP organiser donates 13 motorbikes to 12 constituencies
35 mins -
Securities industry: Assets under management estimated at GH¢81.7bn in quarter 3, 2024
40 mins -
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation challenges graduates to maximise benefits of community apprenticeship programme
2 hours -
GBC accuses Deputy Information Minister Sylvester Tetteh of demolishing its bungalow illegally
2 hours -
Boost for education as government commissions 80 projects
3 hours -
NAPO commissions library to honour Atta-Mills’ memory
3 hours -
OmniBSIC Bank champions health and wellness with thriving community walk
3 hours -
Kora Wearables unveils Neo: The Ultimate Smartwatch for Ghana’s tech-savvy and health-conscious users
3 hours -
NDC supports Dampare’s ‘no guns at polling stations’ directive
3 hours -
Police officer interdicted after video of assault goes viral
3 hours -
KNUST’s Prof. Reginald Annan named first African recipient of World Cancer Research Fund
3 hours