The East Dadekotopon Development Trust (EDDT) has vehemently refuted claims that the Supreme Court has revoked its ownership of the 2,150-acre land at Tse-Addo in Accra. The Trust described the assertions as false, legally misleading, and a deliberate attempt to deceive the public.

At a press conference held in Accra, the EDDT raised concerns about a deteriorating security situation in the Tse-Addo area. They reported incidents of harassment, intimidation, and unlawful entry onto their lands allegedly perpetrated by individuals claiming to be judgment creditors, and aided by known land guards.

According to the EDDT, recent reports suggesting the annulment of their land title by a Supreme Court ruling on November 12, 2025, are a “gross misinterpretation of the decision and a distortion of settled law.”

“The Supreme Court judgment of November 12, 2025, did not revoke, cancel, or nullify the title of the East Dadekotopon Development Trust,” stated Mr. Joseph Nii Annan Larbi, Chairman of the Trust. “The 2023 Supreme Court judgment, which affirmed and vested the 2,150 acres in the EDDT, remains valid, binding, and enforceable.”

The long-standing dispute over the Tse-Addo land has been ongoing for decades, involving numerous court proceedings and several Supreme Court decisions. A pending application for review of the November 12, 2025, judgment was filed around December 11, 2025.

Mr. Larbi accused certain judgment creditors of misrepresenting the 2025 ruling to falsely claim the Trust’s title has been extinguished. “These false claims are being weaponised to harass lawful occupants, extort money from lessees, and create fear and instability on the land,” he said. “They should be ignored and firmly resisted.”

The Trust provided a detailed legal explanation of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Civil Appeal No. J4/08/2025, which involved Mr. Adolph Tetteh Adjei (representing a grantee of the EDDT) and investigative journalist Mr. Anas Aremeyaw Anas (representing the Ataa Tawiah Tsinaiatse Family), with Mr. Holy Quaye as a second defendant.

The EDDT explained that the case originated from a claim by La Hillsview Development Ltd, seeking a declaration of title. The Supreme Court examined whether the then-Chairman of the Trust had the authority to execute a lease to La Hillsview without the consent of other trustees. The court found no evidence of such concurrence, deeming that specific conveyance irregular and liable to be set aside.

However, the Trust emphasized that this finding was limited in scope. “This decision was limited strictly to the grant by Seth M. Odoi to La Hillsview Development Ltd,” the EDDT clarified. “It does not preclude any other grantee of the Trust from proving that their grant was made with the concurrence of all valid and registered trustees.”

Critically, the Trust pointed out that the Supreme Court declined to grant reliefs that would undermine the foundation of the EDDT. The court stated: “However, we cannot grant the reliefs the Appellant seeks per his counterclaim because those are live issues in Suit No. GJ 444/2029 pending before a court of competent jurisdiction for hearing and determination.”

According to Mr. Larbi, this statement is decisive. “The Supreme Court was careful not to pronounce on the validity of the 2001 High Court consent judgment establishing the EDDT, nor the 2015 consent judgment of the Court of Appeal,” he said. “Those matters are currently before the High Court for determination.”

The EDDT further stressed that it was not a party to the Supreme Court action, which concerned a mere two-acre parcel of land. “This alone significantly limits the reach and legal effect of the judgment,” the Trust said, adding that its rights regarding even that two-acre parcel remain intact.

The Trust also cited previous Supreme Court decisions on November 19, 2019, and July 22, 2020, which affirmed its ownership of the land covered by Land Certificate Number GA 19310, dismissing claims from the Ataa Tawiah Tsinaiatse and Numo Ofoli Kwashie families. The 2020 decision reaffirmed the binding nature of consent judgments unless overturned through a new legal action.

“No court of competent jurisdiction has cancelled or nullified the Trust’s Land Certificate Number GA 19310,” the EDDT insisted. “Any claim to the contrary is false and intended to deceive and extort money from legitimate grantees.”

Despite the legal clarity, the Trust reported increasing unlawful activities by land guards and individuals allegedly acting on behalf of rival claimants, justifying their actions based on the November 2025 judgment.

Ms. Gifty Terper, a neuro-nurse at the First American Medical Center and a tenant in the area, described the persistent harassment as “unbearable,” warning that it could force a leading neurosurgeon to leave the country.

The EDDT has appealed to National Security and other law enforcement agencies to intervene and protect lawful occupants. “Ghana is governed by the rule of law,” the Trust said. “Possession or delivery of possession can only be effected through lawful judicial processes, not threats, vigilantism, or violence.”

The Trust advised its grantees and lessees to remain calm and vigilant, reporting any threats or attacks to the authorities. They stressed that peace and stability are crucial for development in La and the entire country.

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