In response to media coverage and public reactions surrounding the statement made by the Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, regarding the official residence of the Speaker, an official press release has been issued.

The release, signed by David Sebastian Damoah, Director of the Media Relations Department, provides clarification on the matter.

The statement emphasizes that during the Speaker's Breakfast Forum in Accra on Monday, November 20, 2023, Speaker Bagbin mentioned an attempt to sell his official residence.

However, it clarifies that the property was not sold but was in the process of being sold when the potential buyer discovered its status through due diligence at the Lands Commission.

Key points highlighted in the press release are as follows:

The Rt. Hon. Speaker did not assert that the Speaker's official residence had been sold but rather emphasized it was almost sold.
The reactions from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Ministry of Works and Housing, and the Lands Commission have not directly addressed the alleged sale.
A visit to the Speaker's official residence reveals that surrounding buildings and parcels of land have been sold to private developers, posing potential safety and security concerns for the Speaker.
The press release references a similar incident in 2019 when the official accommodation of a sitting Clerk to Parliament in Cantonments was sold to a private developer.
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources has committed to investigating the matter, and the statement expresses hope that the investigation will identify those involved in the attempted sale.
The release emphasizes the importance of transparency in this matter for the public's confidence in state institutions.

The press release concludes, signalling the end of the statement and underscoring the significance of maintaining transparency throughout the investigation.