The Kwabenya Traditional Council is calling on President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in the ongoing land dispute at Atomic, accusing Ghana Atomic Energy of giving out land to individuals without consulting traditional leaders.
At a press conference, Nii Ayi Ana Konteh I, Ga Abola Piam Tunma We, alleged that some individuals in the previous government used their connections to acquire land at the Atomic Energy enclave. This land was originally released to the Nii Odai Ntow family by former President John Kufour.
The traditional leader urged President Mahama to investigate anyone who acquired land at Atomic without the royal family’s backing. He suggested assigning a new contract to the president’s brother to handle the matter, citing his competence.
Naa Korkoi Dugbatey II, the Queen Mother of Kwabenya, expressed confidence in the president’s willingness to listen, believing he will address their concerns. She emphasized the importance of investigating the looting of atomic lands, specifically calling on Speaker of Parliament Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin to look into the matter.
The Queen Mother urged the Speaker to investigate parliamentarians who may have been directly involved in the illegal acquisition of atomic lands.
The Kwabenya Traditional Council’s appeal comes amidst a long-standing land dispute in the area, which has seen various stakeholders, including the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, involved.²
In a related development, the true boundaries of the Nii Odai Ntow family lands at Kwabenya were established in 2023, following a landmark judgment by an Accra High Court.
The court ordered the Survey and Mapping Division of the Lands Commission to assist the parties in setting out their common boundary.
The Kwabenya Traditional Council’s call for presidential intervention highlights the need for a lasting solution to the protracted land dispute at Atomic.
