Dispute Over Land and Chieftaincy. Nkoranza Traditional Council Rejects Mo Paramount Stool's Claims that certain portion of lands belong to them. This claim came as a result of installing a new chief.
In Ghana, land disputes are largely because of its unique land tenure. Enduring land disputes are costly and have serious implications on the regional economic development and food security. In some parts of the country, land dispute issues took nearly three decades to reach court judgments. Ghana's land disputes have been handled by both modern courts and traditional courts. This paper examines Ghana's land dispute resolution mechanism in the Nkoranza traditional area. We analyzed 11 court case proceedings, including those of High and Appeal courts. Our analysis found three major factor that triggered land disputes at court: 1. land trespassing. 2. lack of clear ownership documentation. 3. bias towards traditional owners or defendant. After discussing these with details, we recommend 1. land ownership documentation 2. the creation of more ADR centers.
A press release issued by the Nkoranza Traditional Council in the Bono East Region which was read by the Omanhene/President of the Nkoranza Traditional Area, Nana Kwame Baffoe IV, has brought to light a longstanding dispute between the council and the Mo Paramount Stool over land ownership and chieftaincy.
However, the council strongly objects to the Mo Paramount Stool's recent installation of a new chief and claiming to certain lands including the Kintampo Falls and Yam Market.
According to the Nana Kwame Baffoe IV, the Mo Paramount Stool's actions are unlawful and violate the boundaries established by the British Colonial Administration in 1919.
The Nkoranza Traditional council asserts that the Mo Paramount Stool is attempting to encroach on Nkoranza Stool lands, which have been recognized and respected for centuries.
The dispute centers around the installation of a new chief, Busi of Kintampo, as the Sompahene of Mo Traditional Area, with additional responsibilities as Kintampohene.
The Nkoranza Traditional Council argues that this installation is invalid, as there is already a recognized Kintampohene, Nana Awiti Kuffour, who has been performing his customary duties without hindrance since 1973.
The council warns the Mo Paramount Stool to respect the established boundaries and refrain from making further claims to Nkoranza lands.
The press release includes attachments, such as gazette notifications and decisions from the British Colonial Administration, to support the council's claims.
The Nkoranza Traditional Council's press release serves as a formal statement of their position and a warning to the Mo Paramount Stool to respect their rights and boundaries.
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