The Nungua Stool has strongly condemned what it describes as the unlawful invasion and forceful occupation of its ancestral lands at Nmai Djor, accusing Trasacco and the Okpelor Sowah Din Family of Teshie of deploying armed land guards and National Security personnel to illegally develop the area.
According to the Stool, the situation escalated dangerously on Saturday, January 10, 2026, when a shooting incident occurred on the disputed land, endangering lives and threatening public peace and security. The Stool described the incident as reckless and unacceptable, raising serious concerns about alleged political interference that it says has emboldened the perpetrators to act in open defiance of court processes.
The Nungua Stool stressed that there is a pending stay of execution and appeal arising from the In re Ashalley Botwe case (Suit No. L/2970/1993), alongside multiple ongoing legal actions initiated by grantees of the Stool against the Okpelor Sowah Din Family. It warned that any entry, development, sale, or interference with the land while these matters remain before the courts constitutes contempt of court, which carries severe legal sanctions.
The Stool further stated that the continued activities of Trasacco and the Okpelor Sowah Din Family, despite full knowledge of the pending proceedings, amount to a deliberate attempt to undermine judicial authority and the administration of justice.
To set the record straight, the Nungua Stool cited several Supreme Court judgments which it says conclusively establish its allodial ownership of Nmai Djor and surrounding areas. Key among them is the 2020 Supreme Court decision in Empire Builders Ltd v. Topkins Enterprises Ltd & Others, which affirmed that the disputed lands, including Nmai Djor, belong to the Nungua Stool and not any Teshie family.
The Stool also referenced the 2023 Supreme Court ruling in Nii Daniel Marley Nai v. Katamanso Stool & Lands Commission, which reaffirmed the historical boundaries of Nungua lands based on an 1892 colonial-era judgment. Additional rulings, including Yehans International Ltd v. Martey Tsuru Family and Benjamin Mensa Otinkorang v. Afotey Adjin, were cited as confirming that the Sango Lagoon marks the boundary between Teshie and Nungua, placing Nmai Djor firmly within Nungua territory.
In a further blow to the claims of the Okpelor Sowah Din Family, the Stool pointed to the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Boi Stool & Others v. Daniel Addoquaye & Others, which set aside a previous ruling used by the Nuumo Nmashie Family of Teshie to claim vast tracts of land. The Stool noted that the Okpelor Sowah Din Family derives its alleged title from the Nuumo Nmashie Family, rendering its claims legally untenable.
The Nungua Stool cautioned the general public and prospective land buyers to exercise extreme care, warning that any documents issued by the Okpelor Sowah Din Family in respect of Nmai Djor lands are invalid and could lead to financial loss and protracted litigation.
The Stool has issued a final notice to the Okpelor Sowah Din Family to cease and desist from all activities on the land, vowing to pursue criminal prosecution for fraud and contempt of court if the actions continue.
In light of the shooting incident and rising tension, the Nungua Stool has called on the Ghana Police Service, National Security, and the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to immediately intervene to restore law and order at Nmai Djor, pending the final determination of the matter by the courts.
The Stool reaffirmed its commitment to peace, lawful development, and the rule of law, insisting that land disputes must be resolved through legal processes rather than force, intimidation, or political influence.
