Woodfields Development Company has strongly rebutted recent allegations surrounding the ownership of prime real estate at Chrematinville-Borteyman, Accra.
In a fiery press conference held today, Director of Operations and Public Affairs, Benard Kusi Appau, clarified the company’s lawful acquisition and continuous occupation of the land since 2003, calling out what he described as a campaign of “lies by individuals with doubtful identities.”
Mr. Appau categorically distinguished Woodfields Development Company from its sister firm Comet Properties, both subsidiaries of Groupe Chrematin, founded by renowned lawyer and real estate magnate, Nana Odeneho Kyeremateng.
According to Appau, the dispute stems from a long-standing agreement with the Nungua Stool and a legal battle over 1,650 acres of public land, previously known as the Nungua Farms.
He traced the origin of Woodfields’ involvement to a 2003 contract where the company funded litigation and negotiations to reclaim the land for the Nungua Stool from the government, at a cost of over $20.5 million.
Despite the company’s investment and a 2012 consent judgment affirming its entitlement to 217 acres of the land, Appau lamented attempts by land guards and self-styled traditional leaders to encroach and unlawfully sell portions of the property.
He accused certain individuals, including members of the Borteyfio family, of engaging in double sales and criminal encroachments.
Appau also criticized a 2021 High Court ruling that questioned the validity of Woodfields’ site plans due to technical plotting stamp issues, which the company has since appealed. “The stamps are present on our original documents. We believe in the rule of law,” he said, adding that a stay of execution was granted and remains in force.
He concluded with a firm message: “Laws must work in Ghana. We will not allow criminals to destroy our roads, utilities, and investments without consequence.”
The company’s statements come as tensions rise over land disputes in Accra’s rapidly urbanizing eastern corridor.
He also warned prospective buyers not to deal or buy land from those faceless and illegitimate individuals.
According to him, Woodsfield Company does not engage land guards in its operations but always engages the police in ensuring that the right things are done.
He said, there is every documentary evidence that prove ownership of the said land as belonging to the company.
