Accra, Ghana — Nii Yemo Obroni, the revered High Priest of La, stands as a guardian of ancient traditions. His voice echoes through the centuries-old trees, challenging the government’s clandestine land sales—a battle waged not with swords, but with deeds and titles.

The soil beneath his feet holds the weight of generations, and Nii Yemo Obroni will not yield. The struggle for La’s sacred lands continues, bridging the gap between tradition and bureaucracy.

The Unseen Conflict

The government, in collaboration with the Lands Commission, has quietly transferred ownership of parcels that include Tse-Addo, Trade Fair, and even the historic La hotels. These transactions occurred without the consent of the traditional authorities, leaving the Wulomo—a chief priest—incensed. His duty extends beyond the present; it encompasses the future of La’s children.

“I am the chief priest of this land,” declares Nii Yemo Obroni, his eyes aflame with ancestral fire. “They take our property unlawfully, heedless of our allodial masters. Our children’s future hangs in the balance, and I will not stand idle.”

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa Leads the Charge

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has rallied hundreds of protestors. Their destination was Christ the King Church, where they presented a petition to halt the sale of four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). 

Ablakwa’s voice resonates with collective consent. Ghana’s history bears scars from ill-fated transactions, where state properties slipped through the fingers of the people. Not this time. Not on their watch.

Rock City Hotel, owned by Minister of Food and Agriculture Bryan Acheampong, is among the bidders vying for ownership of the La hotels. Bryan Acheampong has consistently denied any direct involvement in the hotel buying process related to Rock City. His position underscores the complexity of the situation, and further investigation may be necessary to ascertain the truth.

The Battle Lines Drawn

As the sun sets, shadows fall on determined faces. The Wulomo’s ancestral staff meets Ablakwa’s petition and the air crackles with resolve. The land the very essence of La hangs in the balance.

And so, the struggle continues—an epic of deeds and titles, of chiefs and parliamentarians. The sacred lands of La await their fate. The Wulomo’s warning echoes through the ages: “Don’t even dare take any land belonging to us.”

For La, the fight is far from over. The sun will rise again, and with it, the hope that justice will prevail. The echoes of ancestral voices guide their steps toward a future where boundaries dissolve, understanding transcends, and the pulse of Accra beats in harmony with its past.

NewstiVeNews will continue to monitor this unfolding saga, bridging gaps through insightful journalism. Stay tuned for updates on this critical battle for La’s sacred lands.