Residents of Oboahiafo, Akyem Anomaabo, and Nfanti in the Eastern Region are appealing to the government for urgent intervention, alleging that armed land-guards and soldiers have taken over their villages and farmlands for the past year.
Speaking at a press briefing in Oboahiafo, the chief of the community, Nana Abedi Mantey, said the affected lands were legally acquired by their ancestors in 1926 and remain the lawful property of their families. He alleged that a private company, claiming to have purchased the lands, has deployed land-guards and uniformed military personnel to intimidate residents and force them off their farms.
“The military and land-guards have been harassing us for a year now, ordering us to vacate our homes and farms,” Nana Mantey said. “They’ve started clearing our cocoa, plantain, cassava, oranges, and other crops. We’ve reported this to the Akyem Oda police and the BNI, but the threats continue.”
He added that residents have been warned to “evaluate” their stay and stop farming or face further destruction of property. The chief appealed directly to the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohonu, and other national security authorities to step in immediately.
“If the government does not act, our people may be forced to defend themselves,” he cautioned.
Elders from the three communities backed the call, warning that the situation could escalate if nothing is done.
“We are pleading for government rescue,” one elder said. “Otherwise, the country will soon hear a very unpleasant story.”
