The government of Ghana has confirmed reports of a planned demolition exercise at Ridge to make way for the construction of the National Cathedral.
Earlier this month, Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr., revealed that he had intercepted documents which indicated government's intention to demolish buildings from the Passport office all the way to the roundabout close to the Ridge Hospital.
Click to read Kwesi Pratt on the demolition.
This demolition is to make way for the construction of the National Cathedral; an edifice which is going to be an iconic centre for thanksgiving and to worship God for His mercies, according to President Akufo-Addo.
But some have questioned the rationale behind pulling down all buildings ffor the take-off of the multipurpose Cathedral.
Among residents on that stretch are some nine Judges who are also going to lose their homes - 10 six-bedroom bungalows built by the Judicial Service to house Court of Appeal Judges - before the take-off of the project which is scheduled as part of Ghana's 60th-anniversary celebrations.
These nine Judges whose bungalows have been affected will be moved into a rented apartment while government constructs new bungalows at Cantonments to be handed over to the Judicial Service in 2020. About 21 plush residential villas as well as a training facility for the Judicial Service, are to be built to replace the structures set to be demolished.
Below is a copy of a letter from the office of the Chief Justice informing the affected Justices about the relocation
I write to apologise to all Judges affected by the relocation of bungalows exercise for the Administrations inability to provide you with timely written notification to relocate from your present accommodation.
On the 5th of April 2018, a delegation from the Office of the President informed me of the Government’s intention to utilize the entire area of land between the State House Ridge Roundabout for the construction of the proposed National Cathedral Project.
The delegation, which was led by the Rev. Dr. Asante Antwi (Chairman) included Most Rev. Bishop Justice Offei Akrofi (the former Anglican Archbishop of Accra), the Hon. Peter Amewu (the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources) and Dr Paul Opoku-Mensah.
As proposed, the National Cathedral Project will result in the demolition of all buildings within the project catchment area, from the Ridge Circle to the Scholarship Secretariat, including bungalows occupied by our Judges and the Judicial Training Institute at East Ridge.
In lieu of this, the Government has committed to construct twenty one (21) new bungalows on the Second Circular Road, Cantonments to replace the ones affected by the project. Construction of the new bungalow is expected to be completed and handed over to the Service by January 2020.
Meanwhile, Government has provided temporary residential buildings for all Judges affected for the period the new bungalows would be under construction. These bungalows have been allocated to enable all Judges affected to temporarily relocate from their present accommodation.
The Hon. Minister of Lands and Natural Resources by a letter dated 24th July 2018 formally confirmed the verbal representations made at the 5th April 2018 meeting, i.e. the relocation of the Judges affected by the National Cathedral Project and the construction of the twenty-one (21) new bungalows, as well as land for the Judicial Training Institute.
The late formal communication from the Senior Minister made it difficult for us to give you early notification on the relocation from your current residential accommodation, although I admit that since the agreement in principle had been reached, it would have been proper for us to give you a hint at least.
Please accept our apologies for the delay in notifying you of the relocation.
JUSTICE JULIUS ANSAH
AG. CHIEF JUSTICE
Justice F. Kusi Appioh
Justice of Appeal
H/L Justice Mariama Owusu
Justice of Appeal
H/L Justice Clemence J. Honyenuga
H/L Justice Avril Lovelace-Johnson
Justice of Appeal
H/L Justice Margaret Welbourne
Justice of Appeal
H/L Justice Saeed Kwaku Gyan
Justice of Appeal
H/L Justice Lawrence L. Mensah
Justice of Appeal
H/L Justice Gbiel S. Suurbareh
Justice of Appeal
H/L Justice Anthony Oppong
Justice of Appeal
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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am an NPP but Hell....this is the dumbest thing for the government to do.....destroy houses,rent for the judges and then finally get them a permanent house.....and then use our tax monies to build a cathedral....Meanwhile our mothers involved in the school feeding programs have still not been paid....dormitories are full in the various schools...there are still thousands of schools under trees....still high unemployment....Wait is this cathedral part of the one districts one factory initiative?in the end the contract will be given to a FOREIGN COMPANY....Smh
Good morning, so Ghanaian leaders are they developing Ghana or Accra, please Accra is already choked and this kind of project should go to the other regions to create job for the people there too and also help develop the Area.We are going to spend huge sum of money to rent apartments for them and use another huge sum of money to demolish the place, again use another huge sum of money to put up new structures for them,ah ah can't we site new place for this project.Peoples interest, let's think about tomorrow for there is tomorrow.
'I write to apologise to all Judges affected by the relocation of bungalows exercise for the Administrations inability to provide you with timely written notification to relocate from your present accommodation'. I don't understand the first paragraph. relocating bangalows? pls help!
why must we demolish buildings housing people important as judges to make way for another building? Can't we get a land anywhere in Accra? Must every national structure be sited in Accra?
Its really very disturbing how we rationalize things in this country. In many countries were cathedrals are built these were largely built rich noble men, kings, emperors and in recent times the church. Were in this world does a government build a cathedral. Have we finished looking for money to fund the free SHS, the contractors or reconstructing and constructing deplorable roads? These Super incompetent government really has some serious misplaced priorities to deal with. Jess!!!!
What is wrong with our leaders, they cannot get a land for this project? Eiiiiiiii Mother Ghana, when will we think or be smart like a white man?
For me my only worry is the number of roads to be blocked permanently Why cant we find land somewhere else?
Well Mr Banana i really don't know what your diatribe is all about but I quite agree with some of the points you make. I've been wondering if Nigerian dj's play music by Ghanaian artistes on their airwaves the way our presenters play their music here.I lived in Nigeria for 19 years and I know they do not care two hoots about anything Ghanaian.The way our so called celebrity ladies troop there to hook up with their men is very worrying. Trust me an union between a Ghanaian lady and a Nigerian man is doomed to failure from day one.The good book says to love your neighbour like yourself but never more than yourself.
Sarkodie makes people believe he’s smart whereas he’s a BIG ***barred word*** ***barred word*** licking motherfuccer doing yes sir yes sir to people to climb to the Top. You know most of our Ghanaian Artiste have have no self esteem , I respect Shatta Wale for standing up for us months back , although some of his utterances wasn’t really necessary. As you know nobody is Perfect we all have our Flaws . Nigerian people I don’t hate or like them that’s a fact for me ( my opinion ) That been said check from History from Independence to everything , we always set the Records and they follow suit . I’ve engaged them in a Positive vibe back and forth on whose best to which they always throw in the towel . The only thing they have much more than us is the Numbers , i did not wanna go on this Lane but guess some Anago people will be on here insulting Ghanaians . Alright we Attained Independence First in Africa , We are blessed with all the Natural Resources most Great Kings we’re blessed with in the Bible , Gold, Diamond ,oil , Cocoa , Etc Yet coz of greed and self interest of our leaders we’re were we are now . I believe a Time will come the Youth will Attack them which will wake them up , We started the Music thing way before these Nigerians could think of Listening to music . Our Colonial masters were much interested in our Land , can tell from the Ties Ghana and Britain has till today . When VIP visited Nigeria years back most of your Top Music Celebs we’re lacking in Fashion sense . If you don’t believe me try google and see what your Top Artiste we’re wearing . Social media today has made the world a small place for most of them to be Trendy lmao 😂 . A Nigerian person Talks gba gba gba as if they have HOT water in their mouth . They are naturally born and raised in a way , they see nothing wrong in Killing , Money Rituals , corruption etc if u don’t believe try google on how many Nigerians are sacked from different countries globally . They’re Problem is without Money and power they are NOTHING. If money predicts your Happy state then you’re a lost soul , coz deep inside your Heart natural smiles has nothing to do with money or power . That is what I call carefree laugh 😂😂😂 Our Problem in this country as Ghanaians is that we are often nice to outsiders than our own , all coz the ordinary Ghanaian hate to see his brother succeed . Politics has Divided our Thoughts and Progress , whenever you speak the Truth you’re Tagged as NPP or NDC . To which coz of lack of Education their Followers buy into it and pour insults , it’s pretty much the order of the day more reason why I don’t listen to Politics , entertainment , Religious etc programmes in this country . I know you’d be like what do u listen and watch , I listen to my own playlist of Music I like and watch Series and programmes . Trust me even on entertainment platforms these Artiste/ Presenters all ***barred word*** licking for nokofio and don’t have Ghana at heart but how much they can make , yes Money is good but what happened to your Dignity and Courtesy . It’s a Pity when you listen Radio and TV contents all they do is nothing educating but “ Comic bullshit “ with comic all the Time how do people grow in intelligence smh . Lemme wrap this up before going on and on , Sarkodie is a Business minded guy and a ***barred word*** sametime forgetting Nigerian will only use and Dump you , it’s good to do business with them but always Try to be smart coz he will obviously play you on the long run . I told a Friend I will never step foot into that country even if it’s a Private Jet Trip and a Million dollar deal at hand , nah I will stick with my Kenkey and Shito ***barred word*** over that not that I hate them it’s just that my Spirit don’t sit well with that Country and the Mindset of the people . Lemme emphasize I don’t hate or like them 🙏🏽 Coz the Bible Teaches not to Hate our brothers . That bullshit going around we’re neighbors should Stop . Our neighbors are Togo , Burkina Faso , Ivory Coast and the Sea . To sight a recent example lets be honest . The Notorious Kidnapper who held people for Ransom arrested in this country , don’t you think his wife knows his Job . Biiiiich prolly mute all coz she’s living good , ever wonder why they’re all buying houses here all coz they’re country is a shithole . Nobody trust anybody over there , no love just greed and money chasers however they will get it . Not to say Ghanaians are not arm robbers , oh yes we have very few among us but not Kidnappers . Most of them see Ghana as a Holiday destination coz we’re Peaceful and they walk around Freely . How I wish the Ghanaian youth will start mounting pressure and Beating DCE, MCE , MPs, Ministers and Regional Ministers who just don’t care about Helping various communities develop and making sure every Foriegner goes through the necessary measures for A Permanent stay or to Trade in this country . Mekotia Nigeria are better than Ghanaians , kw3 k3 onaabu achumo shikpon . I will name just two people from Ghana , I need any Nigerian to name Two people from their History till today who is greater than our Kofi Annan and Dr. Kwame Nkrumah , I can name more but will let all rest for now . About time Ghanaians start throwing shiiit , pure water , and stuff on every Nigerian Artiste that performs in Ghana . I will do that and should any motherfuccer Nigerian try fight back , I’ll show them this is my Homeland and I have the greater power . Nigerians hate when u look down on them , who da ***barred word*** are you for me to see u as Superior over me . Fuck retard motherfuccers ! I’m from the Homeland that Attained civilization first and u want me to see u as superior , u prolly a birdbrain Wearing Stevie wonders Glasses . Chale lemme end here , our Media Houses , Ghanaian Artiste , Politicians and every Ghanaian should Delete every Nigerian Music from they’re Playlist and lets rally around Project and protect our country for our Kids kids kids kids yet to come . When last did u hear a Ghanaian has been arrested in Nigeria for Kidnapping, Arm robbery etc . Lets drive them out before they get Half of our Population in this country . Should that happen that will be our End . Imagine Ghanaians are 30million and we have Nigerians like 50 million people in this country . I was shocked to know we have Nigerians living in the Northern region and other part of the country . Our Leaders should keep stealing and turn a blind eye on all this , keep enriching yourselves and your kids , these Nigerians will Attack u during ur Retirement days and send the money back to their country . They are gradually studying the system in Ghana as they did in Showbiz , we now have shallow minded ***barred word*** trying to support their own . They will start Real Kidnapping for ransom , all they want is to know how the system works and the base of everything here . God blez my motherland , I love 🇬🇭 But hate how the system works and the Politics in everything . I have Zero Respect for anybody that can be bought with Money , believe and stand for something motherfuccer.