- A circuit court in Abuakwa has remanded a farmer accused of selling land without legal title, triggering a stern warning from the presiding judge against multiple land sales.
- The disputed plot had already been sold to another buyer over two decades ago, resulting in the destruction of building materials worth over GH¢39,000.
- The accused is expected to reappear in court on September 12, while investigations continue.
A land dispute in Abuakwa has exposed the costly consequences of unauthorized sales, as a local farmer finds himself behind bars over a GH¢46,000 transaction.
The accused, identified as Nana Kofi Adade, allegedly sold a plot that had already been allocated to another buyer back in 2001. The original owner, Yaa Amankwah, returned to the site earlier this year only to find her building materials cleared and her foundation destroyed — a loss estimated at over GH¢39,000.
The case was brought before the circuit court, where the presiding judge used the opportunity to issue a broader warning: anyone caught selling land without proper title, or engaging in multiple sales of the same property, will face strict legal consequences.
The disputed land, located near Tabere in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, had been sold to a second buyer, Bernard Owusu Sarpong, who reportedly paid GH¢46,000. Police say the transaction was facilitated without valid documentation, and another suspect involved remains at large.
Adade has been remanded into custody and is expected to reappear in court on September 12. The case has reignited concerns about land fraud in the Ashanti Region, where overlapping claims and unauthorized sales continue to disrupt development and erode trust in traditional land custodians.
