The Nungua Stool has condemned what it describes as the illegal invasion and militarization of its ancestral lands at Nmai Djorn, following a violent shooting incident that has heightened tensions and threatened public safety in the area.
The Stool stated that this situation is volatile, dangerous, and entirely unacceptable in a constitutional democracy governed by the rule of law.
During a press conference on Tuesday, the Stool accused Trasacco and the Okpelor Sowah Din Family of Teshie of forcefully occupying the land, deploying armed guards, and allegedly operating with the protection of political figures, in blatant disregard of ongoing court processes.
Nungua Nkpor Mantse, Nii Borteyfio Bortekwei Afadi-Nsro I, who spoke on behalf of the Nungua Stool, emphasized that this escalating confrontation culminated in the shooting incident on Saturday, January 10, 2026, endangering lives and disrupting public peace.
He expressed concern about media reports suggesting the involvement of armed groups and the alleged protection provided by certain political figures.
“This reckless conduct has severely threatened peace and security and must not be allowed to continue,” the statement said.
The Nungua Stool highlighted that there is a pending stay of execution and an appeal related to the long-running Ashaley Botwe case (Suit No. L/2970/1993), along with several other legal actions involving grantees of the Stool.
“Any entry onto, development of, sale of, or interference with the land while the matter is before the courts constitutes contempt of court, for which the law prescribes serious sanctions,” warned the Nungua Nkpor Mantse.
To counter what it described as persistent misinformation, the Stool cited a series of binding Supreme Court judgments that it says conclusively establish Nungua’s allodial title over Nmai Djor.
Empire Builders Ltd v. Topkins Enterprises Ltd & Others (2020); In this landmark decision, the Supreme Court affirmed that lands within the Nmai Djor enclave belong to the Nungua Stool, rejecting claims by Teshie families. “This judgment is a direct repudiation of all claims by Teshie families to land in this area,” the Stool stated.
Nii Daniel Marley Nai v. Katamanso Stool & Lands Commission (2023); The Court reaffirmed historic boundaries dating back to a 1892 colonial-era judgment, reinforcing centuries-old Nungua ownership.
Courts Define Clear Boundary Between Nungua and Teshie; The Stool also referenced rulings in Yehans International Ltd v. Martey Tsuru Family and Benjamin Mensa Otinkorang v. Afotey Adjin, which identified the Sango Lagoon (Sangonaa) as the recognised boundary between Nungua and Teshie.
“Nmai Djor is deep within Nungua territory and cannot, by any stretch of law or geography, be classified as Teshie land,” the statement stressed.
Nii Bortekwei Afadi-Nsro I further cited the Supreme Court decision in Boi Stool & Others v. Daniel Addoquaye & Others (2023), which nullified the legal basis previously used by the Nuumo Nmashie Family of Teshie to claim vast territories.
Since the Okpelor Sowah Din Family derives its claim from that lineage, the Stool said any assertion of ownership over Nmai Djor is legally untenable.
The Stool urged prospective buyers to exercise caution in the purchase of land from Teshie. “Any document purporting to originate from the Okpelor Sowah Din Family in respect of Nmai Djor lands is worthless and will only lead to financial loss and prolonged litigation,” the Stool cautioned.
Citing rising tensions and the presence of armed land guards, the Nungua Stool called on the Ghana Police Service, National Security, and the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to intervene immediately.
“Land disputes must be resolved through lawful adjudication, not through force, intimidation, or political influence,” the statement emphasized.
The Stool reaffirmed its commitment to peace and lawful development, stating, “The Nungua Stool will pursue all appropriate legal remedies to protect its lands and the safety of its people, in full respect of the supremacy of the rule of law.”
