The Gberbie Ayiku Wem Lakple family of Prampram has raised alarm over alleged threats to the lives of its head, Francis Teye Numo Gberbie, and some principal elders amid an escalating dispute over family lands at Mataheko near Afienya.
The family says it fears for the safety of its leadership and members, accusing individuals it identifies as land guards and persons claiming links to state security agencies of intimidation and threats of violence.
At a press conference, the family alleged that one Nana Oppong Obimpeh threatened to kill Francis Teye Numo Gberbie and principal elder Esther Larteley Gberbie after they demanded a copy of a purported power of attorney allegedly issued to him by the family.
The family insists that it neither authorised nor had knowledge of the alleged power of attorney.
It also accused one Arasmus Amos Gberbie of threatening to kill Francis Teye Numo Gberbie over the family’s land dispute.
According to the family, the threats have heightened tensions following the alleged involvement of land guards and other individuals in the demolition of buildings, shops and restaurants at Mataheko between July 13 and 15, 2026.
It alleged that the demolitions were undertaken using bulldozers and other heavy equipment, with the participation of individuals it describes as imposters and persons claiming to be connected to National Security.
The family further accused Isaac Narh Masiakwa, Nana Oppong Obimpeh, Teye Lartey Gberbie and others of coordinating activities that have left members living in constant fear.
It also raised concerns about the alleged involvement of Alhaji Yahaya Kondow, one Awal and the Tema Regional Police Command, particularly DSP Kpeli, in the developments.
The family is demanding an independent investigation into the alleged threats, the demolitions and the conduct of security personnel whose involvement it has questioned.
It said petitions had been submitted to President John Dramani Mahama, the Inspector-General of Police, the CID Director-General, the Tema Regional Police Commander, the National Security Coordinator and the National Police Operations Commander.
In an appeal to the President and the country’s security leadership, the family said any harm that may befall its head, principal elders or persons working for the family should be treated as a matter requiring serious investigation into the alleged threats and security failures.
“Should anything happen to us, Nana Oppong, Obimpeh, Alhaji Yahaya Kondow, Awal, Isaac Masiakwa, Tema Regional Police Command, especially DSP Kpeli, together with all those who carried out the illegal demolition, should be held responsible,” the family declared.
It questioned why National Security operatives would allegedly be deployed in what it described as a private land dispute and why the police had allegedly failed to arrest individuals it accuses of acting in defiance of court orders.
The family also demanded answers over the alleged use of security personnel to undertake demolition exercises without court authorisation.
It is calling for the immediate intervention of the President, the IGP and the CID to investigate the allegations, provide protection for its leadership and prosecute anyone found to have committed an offence.
The family maintains that the land dispute must be resolved through lawful processes rather than intimidation, threats and the use of force.
The allegations, including those against named individuals and security personnel, are yet to be independently established. The persons and institutions cited by the family should be given the opportunity to respond to the claims.
