The Forestry Commission is currently facing internal unrest amid allegations of governance challenges and administrative irregularities under the leadership of Acting CEO Dr. Hugh C.A. Brown.
Sources within the Commission have raised alarms about a series of actions perceived as bypassing established procedures and fueling political tensions within the institution.
Central to the controversy is the contentious allocation of 107 forest compartments to Supremo Woods, a company linked to a known New Patriotic Party (NPP) figure, Francis Donkoh. The allocation was subsequently overturned by the sector Minister, Hon. Armah Kofi Buah, highlighting a rift between the Commission’s leadership and the Ministry.
Following the Minister’s intervention, reports indicate that Dr. Brown initiated transfers of two Registry staff members suspected of leaking information due to alleged affiliations with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). These transfers were executed swiftly and without adherence to formal disciplinary protocols or consultations with human resource authorities, sparking concerns over administrative overreach.
Documents reviewed by MyNewsGh.com reveal that Dr. Brown personally authored and dispatched the transfer letters, sidestepping internal governance frameworks. Staff members have expressed growing anxiety about job security, politicization, and the erosion of institutional norms.
The situation has intensified calls for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to conduct a thorough investigation into the management practices within the Forestry Commission. Stakeholders urge prompt action to restore confidence, uphold fairness, and ensure the Commission operates free from political intimidation.
