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The Chief Executive Officer of KOANS Building Solutions, Kofi Anokye, has petitioned the President, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo to initiate investigations into some fraudulent signatures signed by some officials of the Abuakwa Traditional Council and a Presidential Staffer, Eric Antwi in a bid to deprive him of his genuinely purchased lands.

The petitioner seeks to inform President Akufo Addo about the malicious activities and happenings at the Abuakwa Traditional Council and the role of Mr Antwi, a National Security Officer in the manipulation process.

He claims that documents have been forged by these individuals in a bid to perpetrate fraud to deprive him of his properties.

“We, at Koans Building Solutions Ltd., find it imperative to bring to your attention and that of the general public regarding the fraudulent signing and forging of documents among others at the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council. The implications of these actions not only reflect poorly on the council but also have far-reaching consequences on the trust and integrity of traditional institutions in our country,’ he stated.

“We believe that you are the right person to address this because the perpetrators take advantage of their relationship with you as a kinsman to avoid arrest and prosecution, he stated.

He noted that The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council, regarded as one of the oldest and esteemed traditional institutions in the world, is now losing its credibility and has become a “CRIMINAL" institution.

“Regrettably, such a label is justified considering the evidence at hand. For an extended period, the Okyehene and his land guards have been deceiving the public regarding their ownership of a significant land tract between Apedwa and Nsaawem area.

They have propagated the notion that individuals seeking land for development must obtain genuine documents exclusively from Ofori Panin Fie and register their lands with the commission. Any documents procured through alternate means are deemed invalid. This is in spite of the fact that they have no legal document to these lands and the said lands indeed duly registered with known owners.”

“To our dismay, recent revelations indicate that the council resorted to forgery, specifically by falsifying the signature of Prof. Kofi Anokye, the CEO of Koans Group of Companies. This nefarious act was perpetuated to facilitate the sale of lands to unsuspecting customers. Fortunately, their deceptive practices have come to light, leading to their identification and subsequent pursuit by the police for prosecution, he noted.

According to the petitioner, Official reports from the Koforidua Lands Commission, and forensic laboratory reports from the police have established the forgery of documents bearing the names of Emmanuel Amoako and Emmanuel Wereko.

Consequently, the culprits involved in this heinous act are currently being pursued by the police in the Nsawam district.

“The core of this distressing narrative revolves around Koans Building Solutions Ltd., a legally registered entity that holds ownership rights to over 8000 acres of land within the Nsawam Adoagyiri Municipality.

Shockingly, unknown to our company, Oforipanin Fie has been engaging in the illicit sale of portions of our land to unsuspecting victims, exploiting their lack of awareness. In one specific instance, they deceitfully sold approximately one hundred plots to a company, which urgently required valid documents for registration at the Koforidua Lands Commission.

Instead of approaching Prof. Kofi Anokye to sign the necessary documents, they resorted to forging his signature, along with the indenture and site plans of the company,” the statement indicated

It noted further that during the registration process at the Koforidua Lands Commission, the forged document was promptly identified, leading to its referral to the police for a comprehensive investigation. The police have since confirmed the document to be dubious, prompting the initiation of pursuit operations to bring the suspects to justice.

“We express our deep disappointment and concern over these distressing events, which have not only tarnished the reputation of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council but also posed severe threats to the integrity of the land acquisition processes.

Such fraudulent activities undermine public trust and jeopardize the interests of individuals and organizations seeking legitimate land ownership.

We call upon your esteemed office, Mr. President, to undertake a thorough investigation into this matter and ensure that appropriate actions are taken to rectify the situation.