Nungua Traditional Council demands arrest of Theophilus Tagoe

A grieving widow, Mrs Faustina Prempeh, a retired senior nurse, is pleading with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to intervene in what she describes as a grave injustice on her late husband’s property. The widow accuses businessman Theophilus Teiko Tagoe of orchestrating an illegal demolition and takeover of her house, with the help of armed police officers and hitmen.

Mrs Prempeh, who resides in Adjiringanor, East Legon, revealed that on May 4, 2024, armed men, allegedly on the instructions of Mr Tagoe, broke into her house. They forcibly evicted her, her daughter and a house employee, throwing their belongings into the yard of the house. This traumatic incident occurred just two months after her husband, Dr. ABA Prempeh, passed away, leaving the family homeless and vulnerable.

According to Ms Prempeh, Mr Tagoe claimed to have obtained a court ruling granting him ownership of the disputed land. However, court documents revealed that the judgment only concerned a small 0.6-acre piece of land and did not include his house. Despite this, Mr Tagoe demolished parts of the property, destroyed the landscaping and caused significant damage to the premises.

The widow further alleged that Mr Tagoe demanded GH¢40,000 through his lawyer to grant her temporary access to the property for her husband’s funeral arrangements. He paid the sum, but was never granted access. Instead, Mr. Tagoe’s team continued to invade the property, building new walls and causing additional destruction, including damage to underground drainage systems, leading to flooding.

Adding to the controversy, the Nungua Traditional Council has also asked the IGP to arrest Mr Tagoe. The council claims it has not been sold any land and its ownership claims are fraudulent. The GBORBU WULOMO, the Shi Tse of Nungua, obtained an interlocutory order from the Adenta High Court to stop Mr Tagoe’s activities on the disputed lands.

The council has expressed concern over Mr Tagoe’s alleged boasts that the IGP supports his actions. They have urged the police chief to investigate and arrest Mr Tagoe to prove that such claims are unfounded.

Mrs Prempeh, now homeless and living in fear, seeks justice, compensation for the damage caused and recovery of the GH¢40,000 she paid under duress. “I call on the IGP to intervene and bring those responsible to justice. “My family deserves peace and justice in this matter,” he lamented.

The widow’s plight and the Nungua Traditional Council’s call to action highlight the urgent need for the police to address this case and ensure justice prevails.