Regimanuel Gray petitions Interior Minister over invasions on their properties despite court order

Real estate developer Regimanuel Gray Limited has raised alarm over what it describes as the inaction of state security agencies in enforcing lawful court orders, despite repeated invasions by land guards and armed groups on its property at the East Airport residential enclave in Accra.

In a petition dated June 30, 2025, and addressed to the Minister for the Interior, the company’s Secretary, Mr. Isaac Achiampong, warned of an impending breakdown of law and order if urgent intervention is not provided.

According to the petition, alleged “hoodlums on motorbikes”, claiming to act under court authority, forcibly entered parts of the fully developed estate, vandalised property, and marked homes with “possession taken” inscriptions.

The company stated that the conflict originates from overlapping claims between the Numo Kofi Anum Family of Tessa and the Nungua Stool, from whom Regimanuel Gray lawfully acquired 263 acres for its Golden Gate, Silver Bells, and Platinum Estates.

In 1995, the company initially acquired 100 acres from the Kofi Anum Family.

Due to unresolved registration challenges, it later entered a transaction with the Nungua Stool, culminating in the issuance of Land Certificate GA13971 by the Lands Commission.

The dispute proceeded through nearly 30 years of litigation, culminating in a March 2024 High Court ruling, which partially upheld the Kofi Anum Family’s claims but refused to cancel Regimanuel Gray’s land title. The court instead ordered both parties to negotiate fair compensation.

While the company’s appeal was still pending, the Kofi Anum Family reportedly obtained leave on June 24, 2025, to issue a writ of possession covering 123 acres of already developed land.

Just three days later, armed men purportedly accompanied by bailiffs and police officers stormed the estates, damaged walls, and marked homes with seizure notices. Residents allegedly faced intimidation and harassment.

Subsequent verification reportedly confirmed that a stay of execution had already been filed, leading to the withdrawal of police and bailiffs. However, the groups described as land guards refused to leave, continuing to patrol the estate on motorbikes and instilling fear among occupants.

Regimanuel Gray is appealing to the Ministry of the Interior to deploy 24-hour police patrols to restore safety and ensure enforcement of court directives. Copies of the petition were also sent to the:

Greater Accra Regional Minister
Regional Security Council (REGSEC)
Inspector-General of Police (IGP)

The company’s plea highlights a broader challenge in Accra: weak enforcement of court judgments and alleged complicity or reluctance among security agencies in handling land disputes. Such incidents continue to undermine public trust in law enforcement and judicial outcomes, especially in fast-developing urban areas.