{
  "id": 14012590,
  "title": "PAC orders eviction of former irrigation company MD from official residence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/pac-orders-eviction-of-former-irrigation-company-md-from-official",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T17:16:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/pac-orders-eviction-of-former-irrigation-company-md-from-official-residence/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has instructed the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to enlist police assistance in removing Dr Benedict Bonaventure Aligebam, a former irrigation company's Managing Director in the Upper East Region, from an official residence if he does not depart voluntarily. This directive stems from an ongoing dispute concerning Aligebam's failure to vacate the property following the expiration of his original contract.\n\nDr Aligebam's troubles began when the company's former board extended his contract for two years, which was later altered to just three months. This decision culminated in legal action after he was unlawfully locked out of his office. Despite the dismissal of an injunction application, Dr Aligebam has remained in the official residence, claiming that his personal belongings are still within the premises and that he was wrongfully evicted.\n\nOperational difficulties have arisen for the company with its current Managing Director, Dr Dominic Anarigide, who resides in Bolgatanga while conducting his duties in Navrongo. Dr Anarigide reported to the Committee that previous efforts to mediate a resolution had been unsuccessful, even with the involvement of the former Chief of Staff and other officials.\n\nThe dispute has also been brought to light during the PAC's review of the Auditor-General's Report on the company, which has revealed financial irregularities and other administrative challenges. Consequently, the Committee has mandated the Ministry to procure police support to guarantee the former Managing Director's departure from the official residence if he does not comply willingly.",
  "summary": "The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to involve the police to remove the former Managing Director of an irrigation company in the Upper East Region from an official residence if he fails to vacate the property. The directive follows a prolonged dispute over the continued occupation of the […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}