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.

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, , has disclosed plans to introduce a mandatory age-verification system that would require individuals to present a National Identity Card or Driver’s Licence before accessing pornographic websites in Ghana.

The proposed policy, which is expected to be submitted to Cabinet for consideration, forms part of the government’s broader strategy to shield minors from sexually explicit online content and promote responsible digital citizenship.

Speaking at the , the minister stressed the growing need for stronger safeguards against children’s exposure to harmful content on the internet.

According to Mr. George, Ghana could draw lessons from the United Kingdom’s age-verification framework for adult websites, which requires users to prove they are at least 18 years old before gaining access to such platforms.

“It is important that we understand the danger that we face with pornography. We don’t need to rewrite the script. Today, in the United Kingdom, for you to access a pornographic website, you need to provide your driver’s licence so they can determine that you are 18 years old,” he stated.

The minister argued that increasing concerns over pornography consumption and the growing sexualisation of young people make stricter online regulations necessary.

He revealed that government is actively working on a proposal that would compel users seeking access to X-rated websites to verify their age through official identification documents.

“We are working towards taking this to Cabinet to ensure that before anyone accesses an X-rated site, they must provide either a driver’s licence or a national ID card. This will help us identify who is accessing such sites and prevent children from being exposed to that content,” he explained.

Mr. George warned that early exposure to sexually explicit material could have lasting consequences on children’s moral development, value systems, and decision-making abilities.

He emphasized that as internet penetration continues to expand across the country, protecting children from inappropriate digital content must remain a national priority and a key component of Ghana’s digital governance agenda.

J.A. Plant Pool (GH) Limited (“JAPP”) and its Executive Chairman, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, have taken note of a suit filed by the Honourable Attorney-General purporting to recover the sum of Two Million United States Dollars (US$2,000,000.00) alleged by the Attorney-General to be owed under a contract executed and duly performed by JA Plant Pool (GH) under the District Road Improvement Programme (“DRIP”).

Given the widespread publication of the suit in the media even before it was served on JA Plant Pool (GH) Limited and Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, and the Court has had the opportunity of determining the same, severe and unjustified reputational damage has been caused to JAPP, the Jospong Group of Companies and their local and international business partners by the action of the Attorney-General. JAPP and Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong hereby clarify the material facts as follows:

1. JAPP and Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong categorically deny any indebtedness to the Government of Ghana or any of its agencies arising from the Contract dated 12th February 2024, executed pursuant to the DRIP program.

2. The Contract dated 12th February, 2024 was preceded by the grant of approval by the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) on 10th January, 2024 for the Government to procure the supply of equipment and machines from JA Plant Pool (GH) Limited at a total cost of One Hundred and Seventy-Eight Million, Seven Hundred and Four Thousand, Seven Hundred and Thirty-Nine United States Dollars, Fifty Cents (US$178,704,739.50).

3. Both the PPA approval obtained by the Government (not JA Plant Pool) and the Contract entered subsequently into stated the sum of US$178,704,739.50 as the cost of the machines and equipment.

4. As the Attorney General knows, the Contract has since been fully performed with JA Plant Pool duly supplying all machines and equipment to the Government of Ghana. All payments required to be made under the Contract have been made in strict accordance with the terms of the Contract.

5. JA Plant Pool and Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong consider the suit filed by the Attorney General to be in bad faith and have accordingly instructed their lawyers to challenge the suit and ensure its dismissal.

6. JAPP and Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong urge the public to disregard the imputations of wrongdoing conveyed by the wide publication of the suit by the Attorney-General in the media. The Jospong Group of Companies continues to be committed to the principles of transparency, accountability, lawful conduct and constructive engagement with all stakeholders, including the Government of Ghana.

JAPP (GH) LTD AND JSA TO VIGOROUSLY DEFEND ACTION COMMENCED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Issued by: J.A. Plant Pool (GH) Limited For and on behalf of J.A. Plant Pool (GH) Limited and Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong Accra, Ghana