The Tema Development Corporation (TDC) has come under sharp criticism from Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, a staunch NPP loyalist and former CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), who has decried what he calls its misplaced priorities.
In a strongly worded critique, Nkansah called on the new TDC boss, Courage Kweku Makafui Nunekpeku, to shift focus from public relations theatrics to substance.
According to him, instead of building on the wealth of TDC land sales assets and financial stability inherited from the previous administration, the new CEO appears more interested in headline-grabbing accusations targeting certain individuals based on their surnames.
“Does the constitution bar any Ofori Atta from buying TDC property? Nsemhunu aa kwa. These plots are openly advertised on the company website for interested buyers to apply and purchase at various prices. Many Ghanaians, both within the country and in the diaspora, have bought these plots through the company’s marketing efforts and exhibitions.”
Kofi Ofosu Nkansah
Nkansah highlighted the stark difference between TDC’s past struggles and its current state, crediting the turnaround to effective leadership and a clear strategy under the NPP government.
He recalled that the state-owned enterprise was in a fragile condition when the administration took over but was revitalized into one of Ghana’s most profitable public entities.
Addressing the current TDC leadership, he emphasized that they had inherited substantial assets and millions of dollars.
Rather than focusing on building upon that legacy, he criticized them for being preoccupied with past transactions involving Ofori Atta’s purchase of TDC properties.
He also maintained that the lands in question—particularly those located in Community 24—were not sold in secrecy.
His comments come amid swirling controversy over recent land acquisitions in Community 24—controversy he believes is being inflamed by the current leadership for the wrong reasons.
Calls For Transparency And Accountability On TDC Lands
Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, while defending the purchases, also made a case for full transparency.
According to him, the land sales began under the previous administration in 2017, when the TDC successfully reclaimed over 50 acres of land in Community 24. These lands were then serviced and made ready for public sale through proper legal and commercial processes.
“The sale of these lands has been audited multiple times by internal and public accounts committees,” he stated.
If the current MD has concerns, Nkansah argued, then they must be addressed holistically, not selectively.
He called on the MD to publish a comprehensive report on all land transactions from 2009 to 2016, and not just those that involve specific surnames or political affiliations.
In a tone of growing frustration, Nkansah questioned why the names of some individuals’ holdings of land in the same enclave have been conveniently omitted from the public conversation.
He took particular issue with what he describes as selective outrage, suggesting a double standard in the handling of the matter.
“Why did the MD not mention the names of NDC appointees and executives who own plots in the same enclave? The likes of Collins Dauda, Governs Agboza, and other NDC bigwigs,”
Kofi Ofosu Nkansah
Nkansah stressed that the focus should be on whether due process was followed in the land sales—not on who bought what.
He warned that dragging the institution into politically motivated scandals could undo the years of progress made under the previous leadership and erode public trust in TDC’s operations.
Focus On Progress, Not Distraction
The former NEIP boss reminded the public that Tema Development Corporation is not a political toy but a national asset with a mandate to support urban development, housing, and land management in Ghana.
For him, the continued politicization of its work serves no one—not the corporation, not the buyers, and certainly not the citizens who rely on TDC’s output for affordable housing and serviced land.
Nkansah’s central message was clear: progress is undermined when leadership focuses on “who bought what” rather than “how we grow from here.”
He urged the new CEO to rise above petty politics and embrace transparency, professionalism, and continuity.
As the controversy over TDC land sales simmers, Ghanaians may soon demand a clearer accounting—not just of who bought which plots—but also of who is truly working for the development of the nation’s infrastructure and who is merely playing politics with it.
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