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Huahi Royal Family affirms Allodial Title to Benimasi-Boadi lands in court judgment
A Circuit Court in Kumasi has affirmed the Huahi Achama Tutuwaa Royal Family’s allodial title to a substantial parcel of land in Benimasi-Boadi.
The court, presided over by Justice Abdul Razak Musah awarded a cost of GH₵5,000.00 against the defendants, Nana Kwame Adu and a Mr Wobil.
The court also made an order for recovery of the land in dispute.
Mr Musah, the judge accordingly granted all the reliefs sought by the plaintiff Abusuapanin Odeneho Odehyee Nanaba Kwabena Badu, the head of the Huahi Achama Tutuwaa Royal Family, per his lawful attorney, Nana Kwesi Osei Bonsu.
Among the reliefs granted by the court include a declaration that Oheneyere Yaa Huahi Achama Tutuwaa is the owner of all that piece or parcel of land situate and lying at Benimasi-Boadi Kumasi, Ashanti Region.
The land in dispute was said to be a gift granted by Asantehene Osei Tutu I to his wife Oheneyere Yaa Huahi Achama Tutuwaa.
This customary law gift, a testament to their marriage and the birth of their daughter, Nanaba Konadu Afia-Ofi, solidified the family’s matrilineal royal bloodline.
The court meticulously examined and accepted evidence that this transfer wasn’t merely a verbal promise. Elders, including Nana Osei Boa and Nana Essen Boadi, consented to the gift, which was formally sealed with a presentation of palm wine.
For generations, the family’s continuous and undisturbed ownership was a key factor in the court’s decision, with proof of their stewardship including leasing portions of the land to others.
A declaration that the plaintiff was the head of family of Huahi Achama Tutuwaa Royal Family of Benimasi-Boadi and had the capacity to deal with or alienate or deal with Oheneyere Yaa Huahi Achama Tutuwaa Royal Family Lands with the consent and concurrence of the principal members being: Obaapanin Abena Ataa Birago a.k.a Sarah Ibrahim Bonsu, Samuel Opoku, Nana Kwesi Osei Bonsu, Erica Konadu Adutwumwaa, Obaapanin Adwoa Yeboah a.k.a Sakina Donkor, Obaapanin Akua Asamoah, Obaapanin Akosua Achiaa a.k.a Mary Donkor, Ama Amankwa, Obaapanin Nana Yaa Pokuaa, Benjamin Ababio and Afia Amoah.
A declaration that the first defendant had no capacity whatsoever to alienate or deal with any portion of the Oheneyere Huahi Achama Tutuwaa Royal Family Lands.
A declaration that any sale or purported sale of any portion or portions of Oheneyere Huahi Achama Tutuwaa Royal Family Lands by the first defendant or any person, persons or institutions claiming through him is null and void.
The court also granted perpetual injunction restraining the first defendant, his agents, servants, privies assigns or any person or persons who might claim title through him or for him from interfering with the interest of Huahi Family Lands.
BY Spectator Reporter
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has temporarily suspended all date of birth changes on the Ghana Card across the country.
The suspension takes effect from Monday, November 9, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Authority said the decision followed a review of its date of birth update process, which revealed the need for stronger safeguards.
The NIA said it was engaging key institutions, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Births and Deaths Registry, to strengthen the guidelines for processing such requests.
It explained that the consultations were aimed at ensuring a transparent, credible and standardised system for handling date of birth changes.
During the suspension, no new applications for date of birth changes will be accepted or processed at any NIA office nationwide. Requests already being processed will also not be approved.
The Authority said it would notify the public once the consultations were completed and the revised guidelines were ready.
It apologised for any inconvenience caused and appealed to the public for understanding and cooperation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Judicial Service of Ghana has announced the suspension of the industrial action by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG).
In a press release dated November 9, 2026, the Judicial Service said the decision followed productive discussions between the leadership of the two associations and management, resulting in a mutual understanding.
It has consequently directed all staff to resume work with immediate effect, with courts across the country expected to resume normal sittings on Tuesday, November 10.
The Service expressed regret over the disruption caused by the strike and apologised to President John Dramani Mahama, the Executive arm of government, the Speaker of Parliament and Members of Parliament, the legal profession and the general public.
It particularly apologised to court users who experienced inconvenience during the industrial action.
The Judicial Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of justice and thanked stakeholders for their patience and understanding as efforts continue towards a lasting resolution of the issues raised.
By: Jacob Aggrey
