The Numo Kofi Anum family of Tesa has officially taken possession of a large stretch of land previously held by Regimanuel Grey Limited, following a High Court judgement and formal possession order.
The decision marks the end of a decades-long land dispute, dating back to an agreement over 33 years ago.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Numo Amu Amu Wulemo, a traditional leader and family spokesperson, stated that the land was originally entrusted to Regimanuel Grey Limited by their ancestors in 1991, with the understanding that the company would develop it into a real estate enclave. However, the company allegedly paid only GH₵2,000 for the vast acreage and has since failed to meet the terms of the agreement.
“For 33 years, they have neither developed the land as promised nor paid what is due to the family,” Wulemo revealed. “We’ve been patient, but the agreement was clearly violated, and as law-abiding citizens, we sought justice through the legal process.”
On 24th June 2025, the High Court ruled in favour of the family, instructing Regimanuel Grey Limited to relinquish 123 acres of undeveloped land back to its rightful owners.
According to Wulemo, both parties were served by the court bailiff shortly after the judgment.
Despite the court’s decision, the family claims Regimanuel Grey Limited has since taken unlawful steps to block them from accessing their land.
Wulemo alleged that the company has hired landguards to prevent the family from setting foot on the property located at the Regimanuel Golden Gate and Platinum Gate Estates.
“This is a clear disregard for the authority of the court and a dangerous provocation,” he said. “We have no intention of disrupting any lawful occupants. Our only aim is to take peaceful possession of the 123 acres that the court has rightfully returned to us.”
The family insists that they are not targeting developed parts of the estate or displacing anyone who resides lawfully on the land. However, they remain determined to reclaim the remaining undeveloped land. Wulemo noted that while the company had recently presented a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the family found the terms unacceptable.
“The proposal they gave us was not in good faith. It did not respect the court’s ruling and it did not serve the interest of the family,” he explained. “We rejected the MoU because it sought to impose terms that were simply unreasonable and unbalanced.”
The Numo Kofi Anum family has now turned to the country’s leadership for assistance in ensuring that justice is enforced. They are appealing directly to President John Dramani Mahama and the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Tetteh Yohonu, to intervene and help enforce the court’s ruling fairly and peacefully.
“We trust in the judicial system, and we now ask the President and the IGP to help ensure that the judgment is respected and implemented without further intimidation or delay,” Wulemo said.
The family maintains that their fight is not just about reclaiming land, but also about upholding the rule of law and honouring the legacy of their forefathers who originally entrusted the land to the developers in good faith.
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