Ahmed Mohammed, a prominent businessman, transport owner, and building contractor in the Ashanti Region, his company built Ashanti Mampong Technical Institution Administration Block, claims his life is in danger following a dispute over a piece of land in Kumasi.
Mohammed, who has spearheaded various development projects in the region, has been targeted by individuals trying to prevent him from developing the land.
The issue stems from a parcel of land located in the East Tafo Municipal Assembly, an area notorious for criminal activities and unauthorized structures. After discovering the land, Mohammed, along with his team, sought approval from the Ashanti Region Lands Commission to transform it into an ultramodern edifice.
The approval was granted, with all necessary documentation completed, as the development was expected to help curb the area’s criminal activities.
However, as construction began, Mohammed faced opposition from a group of squatters led by Ali Salifu, Mariam Ali, and Mohammed Abubakar.
Despite seeking police intervention and taking legal action, the squatters refused to vacate the land.
In September 2013, Mohammed filed a lawsuit against the squatters in the Kumasi High Court, which ruled in his favor in 2014.
The court’s decision was not appealed by the squatters, leaving Mohammed as the rightful owner of the land.
Since the ruling, the squatters have taken matters into their own hands, threatening Mohammed and his family. “They have threatened to kill me, and there has even been an attempt to kidnap my wife and children,” Mohammed revealed.
He reported the threats to the local police, but despite efforts to arrest the squatters, they continue to evade the law.
The ongoing threats have left Mohammed and his family in constant fear.
His children are now reluctant to attend school, and the family has considered relocating for safety.
“We are not safe at all but rather danger,” Mohammed lamented, calling on the Ghana Police Service to act swiftly in apprehending the culprits to ensure his family’s safety.
The businessman named his family members as Nihal Ahmed, Mushiraf Ahmed, Iyeman Ahmed, Hamadan Ahmed, Salima Mohammed, and Rahinatta Ahmed, all of whom, he says, are living in fear. Mohammed insists that the authorities must intervene before the situation escalates further.
