The Awutu Ofaakor Circuit Court has remanded 12 operatives of the National Security apparatus and two alleged landguards into police custody for two weeks over the demolition of more than 60 buildings at Gomoa Akoti and Gomoa Ojobi in the Central Region. The accused persons, who were arrested after a swoop by the police, are to reappear before the court on March 4, 2026.
They have been charged with conspiracy, using force to prevent lawful landowners from accessing and developing their lands, causing fear and panic, and interfering with development activities in the area. The court’s decision follows growing public outrage after several partially completed structures were allegedly razed under questionable circumstances, leaving affected developers counting their losses.
Some of the victims and residents who thronged the court premises welcomed the ruling, describing it as a step towards justice after years of intimidation and harassment linked to land disputes in the area. They expressed hope that the ongoing prosecution would serve as a deterrent to individuals and groups who hide behind state authority to perpetrate illegality.
Traditional leaders in Gomoa Akoti and Gomoa Ojobi have also called for thorough investigations and possible custodial sentences if the accused are found guilty, citing the trauma suffered by residents and the setback to community development. The case has reignited public concern over the alleged involvement of security personnel in land-related conflicts and renewed calls for stricter oversight and internal disciplinary action within the National Security setup.
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