By Felix Cofie
Investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) have cleared Trasacco Company of all allegations of irregular land dealings in the ongoing Borteyman land dispute.
According to the real estate developer, EOCO thoroughly reviewed claims of shadow transactions and political interference but found no evidence of wrongdoing.
“The process affirmed our lawful title. It is regrettable that some parties continue to undermine EOCO’s integrity with baseless allegations,” Trasacco stated.
Peaceful Resolution, Not Intimidation
The company also rejected accusations that it had deployed landguards, blocked access routes, or intimidated residents in Borteyman. It described such claims as “fabrications” aimed at stirring division.
Trasacco stressed its commitment to peaceful coexistence and to using legal channels for resolving disputes, noting that its developments have coexisted with neighbouring communities for years.
The developer welcomed mediation efforts by the National Chief Imam but clarified that the 2016 government handover to the Chief Imam involved portions of land outside its allocation.
“Attempts to portray our defence of property rights as anti-Muslim are disingenuous and harmful to community harmony,” the statement added.
Respect for the Muslim Community
Trasacco underlined that it holds the Muslim community in Ghana, including the Muhajirun African American Islamic Institute (MAAII) and the wider Ummah, in high regard, recognizing their contributions to faith, education, and national development.
“Regrettably, some narratives seek to inflame religious sentiments rather than address the factual, legal realities of the case,” the company said.
The Facts on Allocation: 26 Acres, Not 72
At the core of the dispute is the size of land originally allocated to MAAII by the Tema Development Corporation (TDC). Trasacco insists that official records confirm an allocation of 26 acres in 1981, reaffirmed in 2000—not the 72 acres repeatedly cited in public discourse.
The company explained that the reclassification in 2000 was not a manipulation but a correction based on verified surveys to resolve boundary ambiguities.
Following this, Trasacco lawfully acquired adjoining lands between 2014 and 2016, with ministerial approvals, to expand its Trasacco Valley Estates project—now covering over 270 acres and contributing housing, jobs, and infrastructure for Ghanaians.
Questions Over MAAII’s 26 Acres
Trasacco challenged MAAII to account for how its allocated land has been used over the past four decades. It alleged that instead of building schools, mosques, and community facilities, parts of the 26 acres were sold or transferred to private developers.
“Once exhausted, claims suddenly expand to the full 72 acres, or more, to encroach on lawfully allocated properties like ours. This undermines the very educational mission being invoked,” Trasacco asserted.
A Call for Justice and Accountability
Trasacco emphasized that the Borteyman dispute is not a matter of faith, but of legal ownership.
“The Borteyman dispute is not a clash of faiths or a corporate land grab; it is about upholding legal allocations against revisionist claims. We will continue to protect our investments and the families who call our estates home, while honouring the spirit of unity in Ghana’s diverse society,” the company concluded.
