Gomoa Ajumako chiefs demand government action on security, land boundaries

The Gomoa Ajumako Divisional Chiefs, led by HRM Obrempong Nyanful Krampah XI, Omanhene of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area, have called for coordinated government action to address security concerns, land boundary issues, administrative matters and the conduct of public institutions affecting Gomoa Ahwer Nkwanta and neighbouring communities.

In a strongly worded resolution issued and signed by the Traditional Council on Friday, September 4, 2026, the chiefs insisted that the 2006 court judgment on the matter must be respected unless it has been lawfully stayed, varied or set aside by a competent court.

The Traditional Council said it had documentary, customary, judicial and administrative records establishing the recognised boundaries of the Traditional Area and maintained that those records, together with the 2006 judgment, should be upheld.

“Nananom possess documentary, customary, judicial, and administrative records defining the recognised boundaries of the Traditional Area,” the statement said.

It added, “These records, together with the 2006 court judgment, must be respected unless lawfully stayed, varied, or set aside by a competent court.”

The chiefs stressed that their position was not intended to create confrontation with the Effutu people, saying they remained committed to maintaining the longstanding relationship and peaceful coexistence between the communities.

“We remain committed to our longstanding relationship and peaceful coexistence,” they said.

They, however, maintained that sustainable peace could only be achieved through respect for lawful boundaries, court decisions and the rule of law.

The chiefs are consequently demanding formal acknowledgment of their concerns within 7 days, an inter-agency meeting within 14 days and a written implementation plan within 30 days.

They appealed to the government to take immediate steps to address the issues, warning that failure to act would leave them with no option but to pursue available legal avenues.

“failure to act will compel Nananom to pursue all lawful remedies, including petitions, judicial review, injunctions, and enforcement proceedings.”

The Traditional Council emphasised that the resolution should not be interpreted as a declaration of hostility towards the Effutu people.

The chiefs said their position was instead a firm call for peace, justice, institutional responsibility and adherence to the rule of law.

“The law must be respected. The boundaries must be clarified. Those responsible for violence must face justice. Peace must prevail,” the resolution concluded.

Below is the full release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GOMOA AJUMAKO DIVISIONAL CHIEFS DEMAND IMMEDIATE GOVERNMENT ACTION

Resolution adopted at the Omanhene’s Palace on Friday, 4 September 2026

The Gomoa Ajumako Divisional Chiefs, meeting under the chairmanship of HRM Obrempong Nyanful Krampah XI, Omanhene of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area, have adopted a resolution demanding coordinated government action on security, boundaries, land administration and public institutions affecting Gomoa Ahwer Nkwanta and surrounding communities.

Nananom possess documentary, customary, judicial and administrative records defining the recognised boundaries of the Traditional Area. These records, together with the 2006 court judgment, must be respected unless lawfully stayed, varied or set aside by a competent court.

Nananom seek no confrontation with the Effutu people. We remain committed to our longstanding relationship and peaceful coexistence. However, lasting peace requires respect for lawful boundaries, judicial decisions and the rule of law.

Nananom therefore resolve that:
1. Security and prosecution: The recent violence, deaths, injuries, intimidation and alleged discharge of firearms are unequivocally condemned. The Inspector-General of Police and Central Regional Police Command must conduct an impartial investigation and prosecute every person against whom sufficient evidence is established. Criminal responsibility is personal and must not be attributed to an entire community.

2. Recognition of boundaries: All public institutions, local authorities, traditional authorities, investors and private persons must respect the existing boundary documents and 2006 judgment. No recognised boundary should be altered through occupation, construction, public installations, signboards, revenue collection or administrative action. The Police must maintain law and order while boundary and land questions remain with the competent institutions and courts.

3. Protection of stool lands: Nananom will oppose through lawful means every unauthorised occupation, allocation, sale, lease or development of Gomoa stool lands, whether by private persons, investors or public institutions. Any compulsory acquisition by the State must comply fully with constitutional requirements, including consultation, lawful notice and fair and adequate compensation.

4. Land transactions: Sections 45 and 46 of the Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act 759), must be upheld. Transactions affecting stool property must receive the required Traditional Council and Lands Commission approvals. The Lands Commission must reject or investigate non-compliant instruments.

5. Electoral administration: The Electoral Commission must verify and publicly confirm the constituency and polling-station designation of Gomoa Ahwer Nkwanta. If confirmed as part of Gomoa Central, its residents, polling stations and parliamentary election materials must be designated accordingly. No Effutu parliamentary designation should be imposed upon a community lawfully situated within Gomoa Central.

6. Public institutions: Government must audit the official names of the basic school, police station and other institutions situated within Gomoa Ahwer Nkwanta. Where their location is confirmed, all names, signboards and official records must reflect Gomoa Ahwer Nkwanta within the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area.

7. Boundary verification: Government must establish an inter-agency technical committee involving the relevant ministries, Lands Commission, Survey and Mapping Division, Electoral Commission, Regional Coordinating Council, affected Assemblies and Traditional Councils. Its first meeting must be held within 14 days, with an authenticated boundary determination and official map produced within 60 days. This process must implement—not reopen or overturn—existing law and binding judgments.

8. Revenue collection: The Effutu Municipal Assembly must cease collecting revenue from areas legally established as falling outside its jurisdiction, account for revenues already collected and cooperate with the appropriate Gomoa Assembly to prevent double taxation, conflicting permits and harassment.

9. Enforcement of judgment: The Attorney-General, Lands Commission, Ghana Police Service, Central Regional Coordinating Council and affected Assemblies must take the necessary steps to implement the 2006 judgment. Any dissatisfied party must seek lawful relief from the courts rather than resorting to force, occupation or political interference.

Nananom demand formal acknowledgement within seven days, an inter-agency meeting within 14 days and a written implementation plan within 30 days. Failure to act will compel Nananom to pursue all lawful remedies, including petitions, judicial review, injunctions and enforcement proceedings.

This is not a declaration of hostility. It is a firm demand for peace, justice, institutional responsibility and respect for the rule of law.

The law must be respected. The boundaries must be clarified. Those responsible for violence must face justice. Peace must prevail.

SIGNED