The Nungua Stool has condemned the alleged violent invasion and militarisation of its ancestral lands at Nmai Djorn by the Okpelor Sowah Din Family of Teshie and real estate firm Trasacco, following a shooting incident that has raised serious security concerns in the area.
At a press conference held on Tuesday, Nungua Nkpor Mantse, Nii Borteyfio Bortekwei Afadi-Nsro I, described the situation as highly volatile, dangerous, and completely unacceptable under Ghana’s rule of law and constitutional democracy.
The traditional authority accused the Okpelor Sowah Din Family and Trasacco of forcefully occupying the disputed land, deploying armed land guards, and allegedly enjoying protection from certain political figures, all while court processes remain ongoing.
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The tensions escalated dramatically on Saturday, January 10, 2026, when a shooting incident occurred, putting lives at risk and disturbing public peace, according to the Stool.
Nii Borteyfio Bortekwei Afadi-Nsro I expressed concern over media reports indicating the involvement of armed groups and possible backing by political actors, warning that such reckless actions severely undermine peace and security and cannot be tolerated.
The Nungua Stool indicated that a stay of execution and appeal are pending in the long-standing Ashaley Botwe land case (Suit No. L/2970/1993), along with other related legal matters involving grantees of the Stool.
It emphasized that any entry, development, sale, or interference with the land during ongoing court proceedings constitutes contempt of court, which carries serious legal consequences.
To address what it called persistent misinformation, the Stool pointed to several landmark Supreme Court rulings affirming its allodial title over Nmai Djor lands:
- In Empire Builders Ltd v. Topkins Enterprises Ltd & Others (2020), the apex court confirmed that lands in the Nmai Djor enclave belong to the Nungua Stool and rejected claims by Teshie families.
- The 2023 ruling in Nii Daniel Marley Nai v. Katamanso Stool & Lands Commission reaffirmed the historic boundaries established in a 1892 colonial judgment, thereby solidifying Nungua’s ownership.
- Additional cases, including Yehans International Ltd v. Martey Tsuru Family and Benjamin Mensa Otinkorang v. Afotey Adjin, established the Sango Lagoon (Sangonaa) as the clear boundary between Nungua and Teshie territories.
- The Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Boi Stool & Others v. Daniel Addoquaye & Others nullified the legal foundation previously relied upon by the Nuumo Nmashie Family of Teshie for broad land claims.
Since the Okpelor Sowah Din Family’s claims stem from that lineage, the Stool asserted that any ownership assertions over Nmai Djorn are legally baseless.
The Nungua Stool cautioned prospective land buyers against purchasing plots from Teshie sources in this area, describing such documents as worthless and likely to result in financial losses and endless litigation.
Citing the growing tensions and deployment of armed guards, the Stool urgently called on the Ghana Police Service, National Security apparatus, and the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to intervene swiftly to restore calm.
“Land disputes should be settled through proper legal channels, not by force, intimidation, or political interference,” the statement emphasised.
Reaffirming its dedication to peace and orderly development, the Nungua Stool vowed to pursue all necessary legal avenues to safeguard its lands and protect the safety of its people while upholding the supremacy of the rule of law.