A decades-long land dispute between the Numo Kofi Anum family of Tesa and real estate developers Regimanuel Grey Limited has reached a dramatic turning point, as the family has officially taken possession of 123 acres of land following a decisive High Court ruling.
The legal battle, rooted in a 1991 land agreement, concluded on June 24, 2025, when the High Court ordered Regimanuel Grey Limited to return the undeveloped portions of the land to the family. The court’s judgment followed allegations that the company had failed to honour its obligations under the original agreement.
Speaking on behalf of the family, traditional leader Numo Amu Amu Wulemo explained that the land had been entrusted to Regimanuel Grey over three decades ago with the expectation that it would be developed into a residential enclave. However, he said the developers paid only GH₵2,000 for the land and failed to fulfil the terms of the agreement.
“For 33 years, they have neither developed the land as promised nor honoured the financial commitments due to the family,” Wulemo stated. “After years of patience, we turned to the courts — and justice has been served.”
However, despite the court ruling, the family alleges that Regimanuel Grey Limited is obstructing lawful possession of the land. Wulemo claimed that the company has employed landguards to intimidate family members and prevent access to the designated properties, located within the Regimanuel Golden Gate and Platinum Gate Estates.
“This is a blatant act of defiance against a lawful court order,” Wulemo declared. “We are not targeting any developed areas or residents. Our focus is solely on the 123 acres of undeveloped land the court has returned to us.”
According to the family, Regimanuel Grey recently submitted a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at resolving the matter, but the family rejected the proposal, describing it as unfair and inconsistent with the court’s directive.
“The terms were not in good faith. They disregarded the essence of the court ruling and did not protect the family’s interest,” Wulemo explained.
The family has now turned to President John Dramani Mahama and the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Tetteh Yohonu, for intervention. They are urging the government and law enforcement to ensure that the court’s decision is respected and peacefully enforced.
“This is not just about reclaiming land,” Wulemo emphasized. “It’s about upholding the rule of law, respecting judicial authority, and honouring the legacy of our ancestors who entrusted this land in good faith.”
The case has reignited public discussions around land ownership, corporate responsibility, and the enforcement of court judgments in Ghana — especially in the real estate sector, where land disputes remain a growing concern.
By PROSPER AGBENYEGA