Daniel Nii Kwatei Titus Glover, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, has indicated the government’s commitment to addressing land encroachment, illegal sand-winning and activities of land guards across the region.
Speaking during a media briefing at the Reggie Manuel site, Titus Glover emphasised that the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) is actively investigating multiple land disputes and will ensure the rule of law is upheld.
Titus Glover explained that Reggie Manuel Limited, a Real Estate Developer, holds a legitimate title to land secured through a 1996 Supreme Court ruling. Despite this, the company continues to face resistance from individuals claiming ownership without legal basis.
“Each time Reggie Manuel attempts to develop their land, they are met with resistance from encroachers who assert ownership without any legal justification,” he noted.
Efforts to resolve the matter through discussions have been unsuccessful, as the encroachers have consistently failed to attend scheduled meetings.
The minister further highlighted that Reggie Manuel had successfully won several court cases, including a High Court ruling by Justice Amo Yartey, that reaffirmed the company’s ownership of 91.47 acres of land.
The judgment also directed the Lands Commission to rectify any errors in land allocation and urged encroachers to resolve their disputes with Reggie Manuel.
“We are a country governed by laws, not a jungle,” Titus Glover said, adding that REGSEC’s site visit was meant to assess the situation directly.
During the visit, five individuals were arrested – two from Reggie Manuel’s estate site and three from Katamanso – on charges related to land encroachment and are now being questioned by the police.
The minister also addressed the broader issue of illegal activities in Katamanso and Damfa, where unauthorised sand-winning and other illicit operations have been reported.
Although no suspects were found at the Katamanso site during REGSEC’s visit, efforts are underway to prevent further illegal activity in the area.
In another dispute involving the chiefs of Damfa, Amrahia and Kweiman, Titus Glover addressed their concerns that the 40% of land returned to them by the government was less than agreed.
The minister urged the chiefs to formally submit an application through his office for further investigation by the Minister for Lands and suspended all development on the disputed land until the matter is resolved.
“We are here to sanitise the region. We will not tolerate any form of lawlessness, including the activities of land guards,” the minister emphasised.
He called on landowners to present their legal documents for review to ensure legitimate claims are respected.
Titus Glover concluded by assuring the public that REGSEC remains committed to resolving land disputes within the legal framework.
“If you have your documents, write an official letter to REGSEC and we will address it,” he said, reaffirming the government’s zero tolerance for illegal land activities.
