Lands Commission documents available to Classfmonline.com have revealed that Nana Attobrah Quaicoe, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), purchased state lands for a sum of GH¢160,715. 

This disclosure comes amidst allegations that he had acquired the land illegally, and claims he had previously denied. 

Mr Quaicoe had categorically refuted suggestions that he contacted the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee to return the said parcel of land.

The documents from the Lands Commission, however, indicate that the transaction was formalised, with the amount paid by the lessee to the lessor as a premium. 

The specific parcel of land in question, designated as Plot No. 8, spans an area of approximately 0.24 acre. 

It is located within the Giffard Road Layout Extension Area at Cantonments, Accra, under the jurisdiction of the La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra Region.

The revelation contradicts Mr Quaicoe’s earlier denial of any wrongdoing or efforts to relinquish the land. 

This development raises questions about the process and propriety of state land allocations, particularly when involving high-ranking public officials. 

Critics argue that the transaction warrants closer scrutiny to ensure transparency and adherence to proper procedures.

The Director-General’s acquisition of the land has sparked public interest, with calls for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the sale. 

The matter also draws attention to the broader issue of accountability in state land dealings, as citizens demand more rigorous oversight to safeguard public resources.