Amrahia Property Owners Appeal to Mahama, IGP Over Alleged Demolitions

By: Ebenezer Adugyamfi/ Emmanuel Ayiku for GhanaianNewsCanada
September 10, 2026

Land and property owners at Amrahia Dairy Farms in the Greater Accra Region have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to urgently investigate the alleged demolition of their homes, church buildings and other properties.

The affected residents say several structures were pulled down without a court order and are demanding an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the demolitions, which they claim have caused substantial financial losses and left property owners uncertain about the security of their investments.

The latest appeal was reinforced by a demonstration staged by members of the Amrahia Dairy Farms Property and Land Owners Association, led by Bishop Prosper Joemens Rohrmiller, Founder and Head Pastor of Heaven Investment Chapel International.

The protesters, dressed in red and carrying placards, marched to present petitions to state authorities, including the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service and the Presidency.

Residents seek Mahama’s intervention

The property owners are calling on President Mahama to personally ensure that the allegations are investigated and that anyone found to have acted unlawfully is held accountable.

Some of the placards carried during the demonstration called for a presidential probe into the alleged demolitions and questioned why properties could be destroyed without a court order.

The residents say their concerns are not limited to the loss of physical structures. They argue that the dispute raises broader questions about land ownership, the protection of private property and the ability of citizens to rely on legal documentation when acquiring land.

The latest protest follows earlier appeals from residents of the area who called on the President to investigate the destruction of several structures, including a church building.

Dispute over Amrahia Dairy Farm land

The land at the centre of the dispute forms part of the large Amrahia Dairy Farm tract, which was originally acquired by the state in 1970 for dairy production.

According to the residents’ account, the government subsequently released 40 per cent of the acquired land to the original stool and family owners after concerns arose over compensation to the pre-acquisition owners.

The affected property owners say they subsequently acquired portions of the released land from the Amrahia family and hold documents, including indentures, which they believe establish their rights to the properties.

However, competing claims over ownership of portions of the land have continued, creating tensions between property owners and other parties claiming interests in the area.

Rev Amos Agyenim Boateng Recounts How the Dispute Began

Rev Amos Agyenim Boateng, another property owner affected by the dispute, has also shared his experience of what happened on his land.

According to the Reverend, it was a Tuesday afternoon when he was on his property working on the land when a group of unidentified men arrived. He said the men presented paperwork and claimed that the land belonged to them.

Rev Boateng said he challenged the claim, explaining that he had purchased the land and was in possession of what he described as the original documents supporting his ownership.

He said the situation, however, later escalated into something more complicated, prompting him to seek clarification from the traditional authority he believed could establish the rightful ownership of the land.

Rev Boateng said he subsequently decided to approach Nii Ashon III, whom he identified as the chief connected to the land, to seek clarification on the ownership and resolve the matter through the appropriate traditional and legal channels.

His account adds another dimension to the growing concerns among property owners in the area, many of whom say they acquired their lands through transactions they believed were legitimate and are now facing competing claims over ownership.

What residents say happened

The property owners allege that on March 18, 2026, a company identified in their petition as Global Delivery Services, accompanied by armed police officers and excavators, entered the area and demolished some structures.

They maintain that the demolition was carried out without a court order authorising the destruction of the properties.

The residents also refer to a notice issued shortly before the demolition by Global Delivery Limited, which they say indicated that the company was acting under a Power of Attorney from an individual claiming ownership of the land.

The residents dispute the legitimacy of the claim and have called on the appropriate state institutions to investigate the competing ownership documents and establish who has legal authority over the disputed land.

Church building among structures demolished

Bishop Rohrmiller says Heaven Investment Chapel International was among those affected by the demolition.

According to the bishop, the church had acquired six plots of land and begun constructing a three-storey facility intended to accommodate an auditorium, offices and residential facilities.

He said the structures were subsequently demolished, including separate blocks and sections of the church’s perimeter wall.

The bishop has previously petitioned the Ghana Police Service, the CID, the Police Intelligence and Professional Standards Bureau (PIPS) and the Office of the President, seeking investigations into the matter.

He has maintained that the destruction of the church property was carried out without a court order and has called for the individuals and organisations involved to be investigated.

Residents question absence of arrests

One of the major concerns raised by the affected residents is what they describe as the lack of arrests or a clear official explanation following the demolition exercise.

They say several weeks passed after the destruction of the properties without what they considered meaningful action from state authorities.

The residents have questioned how private properties could allegedly be demolished without judicial authorisation and why those responsible had not been brought before the law.

They argue that allowing such incidents to go unresolved could undermine public confidence in Ghana’s land administration and justice systems.

Police receive petition

During the latest demonstration, the petition to the Inspector-General of Police was received on behalf of IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno by the Director-General of Operations of the Ghana Police Service, COP Teye Cudjoe.

COP Cudjoe assured the protesters that their concerns would receive the necessary attention and encouraged them to remain law-abiding while pursuing their demands.

The development is significant because the residents are not simply seeking compensation for demolished structures. They are asking the police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the demolitions and determine whether any criminal offences were committed.

Presidency promises investigation

At the Presidency, a petition from the affected residents was received on behalf of President Mahama by Presidential Aide Dr Samuel Ayeh.

Dr Ayeh commended the residents for choosing what he described as lawful means to express their grievances and said their decision to demonstrate peacefully was preferable to resorting to unlawful action.

He also described the alleged treatment of the residents as reprehensible and condemned attempts by individuals to take the law into their own hands.

According to the report, he assured the protesters that the government would investigate the matter and take appropriate action.

A wider question over land rights

The Amrahia dispute highlights one of Ghana’s long-running challenges: competing claims over land ownership and the consequences when those disputes escalate into confrontations on the ground.

For affected property owners, the issue goes beyond the value of demolished buildings. Many have invested years of savings into acquiring land, constructing homes, churches and other facilities.

The residents therefore want the government and security agencies to establish the legal status of the disputed lands, examine the documents presented by the competing parties and determine whether the demolitions complied with Ghanaian law.

They also want authorities to clarify the role, if any, played by public institutions or security personnel during the demolition exercise.

Call for due process

Bishop Rohrmiller and the affected property owners have appealed to the government to ensure that the matter is handled transparently and fairly.

They insist that no individual or organisation should be allowed to destroy privately occupied property without following due process and obtaining the necessary legal authority.

For the residents, the intervention of President Mahama and the IGP would not only provide an opportunity to resolve the immediate dispute but could also reassure other Ghanaians facing similar land-related conflicts that their property rights remain protected.

The affected residents are now awaiting the outcome of the petitions submitted to the Presidency and the Ghana Police Service.

They say they remain committed to pursuing the matter through lawful channels and want a thorough investigation into the alleged demolitions, accountability for any wrongdoing and justice for all affected property and land owners.