Teiman Resident Petitions President Over Alleged Land Dispute, Demolitions and Misuse of Public Infrastructure

A resident of Teiman Burger Town, Mr. Kingsley Kwafo Ottopah, has petitioned the government, security agencies and the media over what he describes as a prolonged land dispute involving the Chief of Teiman, Nii Manle Dzaha I, and the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly (LaNMMA), Hon. Faila Ibrahim.

In a petition circulated to various media organizations, Mr. Ottopah alleges unlawful demolitions, intimidation by alleged land guards, diversion of government-funded infrastructure projects, and disregard for police directives.

According to him, the Teiman Chief and the MCE facilitated the diversion of contractors working on government-approved urban road and drainage projects from the designated Teiman Layout area to Burger Town, an area he claims is not captured in the approved development plan. He contends that the construction activities have resulted in the destruction of private property and the creation of drainage systems in locations not originally approved, while parts of Teiman continue to experience severe flooding during the rainy season.

Mr. Ottopah further alleges that the actions have led to financial losses to the state and has called on President John Dramani Mahama to intervene by investigating the matter and taking appropriate action against all individuals found culpable.

Providing background to the dispute, Mr. Ottopah stated that he legally acquired the parcel of land in 2005 from the Kpobi We Family after conducting due diligence with the Town and Country Planning Department and the Lands Commission. He said the land was duly registered in his name and that he had occupied it peacefully for more than two decades.

He claims the dispute began following the enstoolment of Nii Manle Dzaha I, who allegedly requested that he repurchase the same parcel of land. According to Mr. Ottopah, the demand created conflicting ownership claims over the property.

Mr. Ottopah further alleged that on April 4, 2026, individuals he identified as land guards associated with the Chief destroyed building materials and a 20-foot container situated on the property. He reported the incident to the Kuotam Police Station, after which the case was transferred to the Greater Accra Regional Police Command.

The petition also references events on June 3, 2026, during which Mr. Ottopah claims excavators working on a government drainage project entered his property and caused damage despite the approved layout plan allegedly showing no road or drainage alignment through the area. He further alleges that the MCE played a role in authorizing the project activities.

According to Mr. Ottopah, the Chief later appeared before the police following a summons and was granted bail with instructions to return on June 11, 2026, accompanied by persons linked to the case. However, he alleges that further excavation and destruction of property occurred after the Chief’s release.

Describing the developments as a threat to property rights and the rule of law, Mr. Ottopah is calling for an independent investigation into the matter. He is specifically requesting the dismissal of the LaNMMA MCE if allegations of misconduct are established and for legal action to be taken against any individuals found responsible for unlawful acts.

Mr. Ottopah says he has submitted supporting documents, photographs, videos, layout plans and other materials to the relevant authorities, including the Inspector-General of Police and the Greater Accra Regional Minister, to aid investigations.

The allegations have not yet been independently verified, and the parties named in the petition have not publicly responded to the claims at the time of publication.

Note: This version follows a balanced news-reporting style by attributing all allegations to the petitioner and avoiding statements that present unverified claims as established facts.