By Aaron Hammond 
The Department of Parks and Gardens is currently facing a massive tussle over its property located in Cantonments.
Workers at the agency are strongly kicking against any move to hand over a portion of their land.
The Ghana Gold Board popularly known as GoldBod has expressed deep interest in acquiring three acres of this space.
They plan to use the prime location for constructing their permanent national headquarters.
GoldBod leadership proposed a barter arrangement to sweeten the entire deal.
They promised to build a brand new modern office complex for the horticulture department in exchange.
Staff members rejected the offer outright because they want every inch of the green space preserved.
Environmental groups like Eco-Conscious Citizens quickly stepped forward to back the angry workers.
Urban land in Accra has become extremely scarce and expensive for state agencies to secure.
Advocates argue that trading natural vegetation for concrete structures destroys the ecological balance of the capital city.
Historical records show that these properties were originally acquired to promote environmental conservation and urban beautification.
Losing a slice of the property could trigger a dangerous trend of encroachment on public lands.
The Ministry of Local Government now faces a tough test to resolve this mounting tension fairly.
Workers maintain that they will resist any official pressure to release the disputed acreage.
Public watchdogs are demanding a full audit of all protected state green zones to prevent future grabs.
The final decision by state authorities will determine whether urban ecology still matters in modern Ghana.
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