By Kingsley Mamore, GNA
Dambai (O/R) May 09, GNA-The Dambai Magistrate Court has ruled in favour of the Nana Kofi Owusu Family in a long-standing land dispute over Kparekpare in the Krachi East Municipality, declaring the family as the rightful owners of the land.
The court, presided over by Mr Alhassan Dramani, also awarded costs of GH¢80,000 against the defendants, the Krachi-Wura and his people.
According to counsel for the plaintiffs, Mr Philip Kwaku Anebo, GH¢50,000 was awarded as damages, while GH¢30,000 covered transportation and other expenses incurred during the proceedings.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) after the judgement on Thursday, Mr Anebo, said the case had been before the court for more than two years before the ruling was delivered on May 7, 2026.
He explained that the dispute arose after the Nana Owusu Family claimed to be the legitimate and original owners of the Kparekpare lands.
According to him, the family challenged actions by Nana Mprah Besemuna II, Paramount Chief of Kete-Krachi, and his representatives, whom they accused of allocating portions of the land to individuals under claims that the area belonged to the Kraakye Stool.
However, the Krachi-Wura and his people also maintained that they were the rightful owners of the land.
Counsel Mr Anebo stated that both parties presented evidence and were subjected to cross-examination during the trial.
He said the court, after reviewing the evidence and submissions from both sides, ruled in favour of the Nana Owusu family and recognised them as the legitimate owners of the Kparekpare lands.
He advised supporters of the Nana Owusu Family and residents of the area to celebrate the ruling peacefully and avoid actions that could escalate tensions or disturb public order.
Mr Anebo also urged Nana Mprah Besemuna II and his people to resort to lawful processes if they were dissatisfied with the judgement.
“If the Kraakye side is dissatisfied with the ruling, they have the right to appeal,” he said.
He added that following due process would help maintain peace in Kparekpare and its surrounding communities.
Some community leaders who were engaged by GNA believe the judgement, if respected by all parties, would pave the way for reconciliation and renewed focus on development in the area.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah