Tema Resident Files EOCO Petition Over GH¢889,000 Payment to Alleged Chiefs
Richster Nii Amarh Amarfio, a Tema native, petitioned EOCO to investigate a GH¢889,000 payment made by Sonite Ghana Limited to four individuals claiming to represent Tema’s chiefs, youth and people.
In Brief
- •Richster Nii Amarh Amarfio, a Tema native, petitioned EOCO to investigate a GH¢889,000 payment made by Sonite Ghana Limited to four individuals claiming to represent Tema’s chiefs, youth and people.
- •The payment, made in September 2026, was tied to a land dispute over a 25,000‑square‑metre plot that Sonite says it owns and has built warehouses on.
- •Amarfio’s lawyers seek clarity on the authority of the four claimants, the purpose of the payment and whether any fraud or coercion occurred.
- •EOCO is asked to determine if the Tema Traditional Council or its representatives were involved or authorized the demand.
- •The case highlights potential misuse of traditional authority names in commercial transactions.
Why It Matters
The petition raises concerns about the integrity of land transactions in Ghana, where traditional authority names can be invoked to influence business dealings. If the alleged payment was made under duress or without proper authorization, it could expose Sonite Ghana Limited to legal liability and set a precedent for scrutinizing similar disputes. The outcome may influence how companies engage with local communities and traditional councils in future development projects.
Key Details
- Petition Date
- September 11, 2026
- Payment Amount
- GH¢889,000 (≈US$70,000)
- Disputed Land Size
- 4,000 square metres
- Company Claim of Ownership
- 25,000‑square‑metre plot in Tema
- Purpose of Payment
- Settlement of land dispute
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