New Ogbojo, Accra – January 10, 2026 – Residents of New Ogbojo have raised alarm over what they describe as an attempted illegal demolition and forceful eviction from their homes by individuals claiming ownership of the land.
In a press statement issued on Saturday, January 10, the residents accused the son of the late Mr. Evans Teye, a real estate developer, of arriving in the community early in the morning with excavators, lockers, land guards and persons alleged to be national security operatives to demolish houses and eject occupants.
The residents contend that Mr. Evans Teye unlawfully acquired the land and that portions of the property had been legitimately sold to developers several decades ago.
According to the statement, residents say they have lived on and developed the land peacefully for more than 40 years without any disturbance until the early hours of January 10, when the group reportedly attempted to forcibly remove occupants from their homes around 6:00 a.m.
They allege that about 60 persons were involved in the operation, affecting approximately 160 residents. The residents insist that no court order or lawful authorization was presented before the attempted demolitions and evictions.
The statement further alleges that some properties were damaged and residents were threatened during the operation, actions the community describes as criminal and unlawful.
The residents also cited principles of land law, stating that long-term, uninterrupted occupation of land without objection may extinguish the original owner’s title under adverse possession, and that any eviction process must follow established legal procedures through the courts.
They expressed fear and uncertainty over their safety, warning that the continued presence of alleged land guards poses a serious security risk to the community.
The residents are therefore appealing to the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to intervene immediately to maintain peace and prevent any further escalation. They also reminded authorities that land guard activities have been outlawed in Ghana.
The group called on state institutions to investigate the matter and ensure that all parties resolve the dispute through lawful means.