A seven-member committee appointed last month to investigate the impasse between the Lighthouse Chapel International and the Youth of Korle Gonno today submitted its report to the government in Accra.
The 15-page report was received by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr Joshua Alabi. The impasse centred on a plot of land acquired by the church, which served as a place of convenience for the people of Korle Gonno. Mr W. Sam-Awortwi, Chairman, said the committee was set up to review the persistent conflict between the two parties and to make recommendations for a peaceful solution. He said the committee had to extend the period within which it was to submit its report because it negotiated with the parties involved. Mr Sam-Awortwi said he believed that the recommendations would be accepted for the parties to live in peace. Mr Alabi thanked the members for "a great job done", saying the government will study the document and come out with a white paper at the appropriate time. Mr Alabi said the government has a duty to ensure that there is law and will do everything to achieve that objective. Mr Wisdom Nii Amo Duodu, who spoke on behalf of the youth, hoped that the recommendations and findings will be fair to all parties.
He commended the committee for their dedication to work, adding that ''we are peace loving people who believe in living in a peaceful atmosphere''. Other members of the committee are Mr Ate Allotey, Mr George Quaynor-Mettle, Madam Regina Asampa-Quaye, Mrs Ama Amponsah, the Rev. Samuel N. Mensah and Bishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams. Among those present were representatives of the Lighthouse Chapel International, the Ga Traditional Council and the Korle Gonno youth.
