Trasacco Estates Development Company Limited has condemned what it describes as illegal demolitions on its legally acquired land along the Accra-Tema Motorway, vowing to protect the rights of its clients and calling for swift investigations.
In a strongly worded statement signed by Kwame Owusu Danso, Esq., Corporate Affairs and Legal Director of the company, Trasacco clarified that the disputed land was legitimately secured from the Tema Development Corporation (TDC) through a 2004 agreement, with a formal lease signed on November 29, 2012, covering 270.1 acres.
“For nearly twelve years, Trasacco has diligently developed this land, enabling third parties to lawfully acquire and build their properties. Until recently, our clients enjoyed peaceful occupation without any third-party encumbrances,” the company stressed.
Trasacco expressed concern over attempts to stir up religious sentiments by linking the National Chief Imam to the dispute.
“It is deeply regrettable that certain individuals, in a desperate bid to claim what is not theirs, have resorted to whipping up religious sentiments by falsely involving His Eminence, the National Chief Imam, in this matter. This attempt to exploit religious sensitivities to justify illegal actions is unacceptable and must be condemned by all well-meaning Ghanaians.”
Trasacco denied media reports suggesting that it had blocked access to any group, including a so-called “Muslim Community.”
“We categorically deny baseless media reports suggesting that Trasacco has blocked access to any group. Such narratives are misleading and designed to inflame tensions,” the company maintained.
The company also raised alarm over reports of military involvement in the demolitions.
“Equally disturbing is the report that military personnel, allegedly deployed from Jubilee House, aided encroachers in the unlawful demolition of fence walls and properties belonging to Trasacco and its clients. These actions, carried out without verifying the truth or engaging with us, have caused significant distress to families who trusted Trasacco with their investments.”
“We call for an immediate investigation into this criminality and the swift arrest of those involved in the illegal demolitions. The rule of law must prevail, and justice must be served,” the statement concluded.
Trasacco also reaffirmed its commitment to delivering quality homes and building a thriving community in Tema, insisting it will not be derailed by what it calls an “orchestrated disruption.”
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
