The Sokoban Wood Village Workers Association has made an urgent appeal to His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, requesting his intervention in a brewing land dispute that threatens the future of their village.
The association claims that a 14.52-acre piece of land, generously granted to them by Otumfuo, is being unlawfully claimed by another party, leading to a halt in their development efforts.
This land was allocated to support the expansion of the Sokoban Wood Village and meet the growing demands of artisans within the enclave.
During a press conference held on October 15, 2024, the leadership of the Association detailed how the land has become the center of a conflict.
The Association’s secretary, Mr. Akwasi Amponsah Nyamekye, expressed deep frustration and emphasized their trust in Otumfuo’s leadership to restore peace.
“This land was given to us by His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to support the artisans here, and we cannot stand by while it is taken unlawfully,” he stated.
In their concluding remarks, the Sokoban Wood Village Workers Association called on Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to use his influence to restore order and protect the land he generously granted to them.
They also urged the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and other relevant stakeholders to act decisively to resolve the dispute.
The appeal comes at a time when land disputes have become increasingly common in Ghana, raising concerns about property rights and community stability.
The Sokoban Wood Village Workers are hopeful that with Otumfuo’s intervention, they can safeguard their future and continue their development efforts.