A long-standing dispute over land ownership has reached a boiling point in the Suame Magazine Industrial Zone, leaving thousands of artisans, traders, and workers facing the threat of eviction.
The private developer at the center of the controversy claims ownership of the land, but the affected members argue that the property belongs to the Ghana National Association of Garages (GNAG) and was allocated to them by the government.
The Suame Magazine Industrial Zone, a vital economic hub in the Ashanti Region, has been a source of livelihood for countless individuals for decades.
However, the current dispute has created significant uncertainty and fear among the community, with many appealing to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Government of Ghana for intervention.
According to sources, the land in question has been the subject of controversy for several years, with allegations of corruption and unfair practices leveled against individuals involved in the acquisition process.
The affected members claim that the developer’s claims of ownership are unfounded and illegal, and are calling for a fair and transparent resolution to the dispute.
The situation has sparked widespread concern, with many warning of the devastating consequences of closing the industrial zone.
-BY Daniel Bampoe