A grieving widow, Mrs. Faustina Prempeh, a retired senior nursing officer, is pleading with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to intervene in what she describes as a grave injustice over her late husband’s property. The widow accuses businessman Theophilus Teiko Tagoe of orchestrating an unlawful demolition and takeover of her home, aided by armed police officers and hired men.

Mrs. Prempeh, who resides in Adjiringanor, East Legon, revealed that on May 4, 2024, armed men, allegedly under the instructions of Mr. Tagoe, stormed her home. They forcibly evicted her, her daughter, and a house help, throwing their belongings into the forecourt of the house. This traumatic incident occurred barely two months after her husband, Dr. A.B.A. Prempeh, passed away, leaving the family homeless and vulnerable.

According to Mrs. Prempeh, Mr. Tagoe claimed to have secured a court judgment granting him ownership of the disputed land. However, court documents revealed that the judgment only pertained to a small 0.6-acre portion of land and did not include her home. Despite this, Mr. Tagoe demolished parts of the property, destroyed landscaping, and caused significant damage to the premises.



The widow further alleged that Mr. Tagoe demanded GH¢40,000 through his lawyer to grant her temporary access to the property for her husband’s funeral arrangements. She paid the sum, but access was never granted. Instead, Mr. Tagoe’s team continued to encroach on the property, building new walls and causing additional destruction, including damaging underground drainage systems, which led to flooding.



Adding to the controversy, the Nungua Traditional Council has also called on the IGP to arrest Mr. Tagoe. The council asserts that they have not sold any land to him and that his claims of ownership are fraudulent. The GBORBU WULOMO, the Shi Tse of Nungua, secured an interlocutory injunction from the Adenta High Court to halt Mr. Tagoe’s activities on the disputed land.



The council has expressed concern over Mr. Tagoe’s alleged boasts that the IGP supports his actions. They have urged the police chief to investigate and arrest Mr. Tagoe to prove that such claims are baseless.

Mrs. Prempeh, now homeless and living in fear, is seeking justice, compensation for the damages caused, and the recovery of the GH¢40,000 she paid under duress. “I am calling on the IGP to intervene and bring those responsible to justice. My family deserves peace and fairness in this matter,” she lamented.

The widow’s plight and the Nungua Traditional Council’s call for action highlight the urgent need for the police to address this case and ensure justice prevails.