Former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Nii Osah Mills, who confirmed the transaction to Class News’ Jonas Ofori-Yeboah on Tuesday, 17 January, said the allocation of the property to Mr Rawlings was part of his “entitlement” as a former president. According to him, similar arrangements were made for former President John Agyekum Kufuor even though he could not confirm how much Mr Kufuor is supposed to pay as rent for the leased property per year. “Lands have also been allocated to former president Kufuor close by former president Rawlings’ residence, which is the area in question. … That area actually encompasses the residence of former president Rawlings where he is staying currently; a fairly large compound. “It followed, from what I believe and understand, from the fact that former president Rawlings should be housed.

Source: GhanaWeb January 17, 2017 13:16 UTC