Kwaprow, Cape Coast — The Ebusuapanyin of the Anona Number One Royal Family of Kwaprow, Nana Kojo Amissah, has issued a strong warning to the authorities of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) over an unresolved land boundary dispute, cautioning that continued refusal to sign boundary documentation could escalate into a civilian confrontation.
Nana Kojo Amissah made these remarks while speaking to Coastal Television at Kwaprow on a programme titled Community Connect.
He expressed deep concern over what he described as the university’s unwillingness to formalize an agreed boundary arrangement between the institution and the Kwaprow community.
According to him, the land currently occupied by UCC was willingly released by their forefathers to the government for developmental purposes, including the establishment of educational institutions, without any form of sale or compensation.
“Our ancestors gave out this land in good faith to support national development. There was no sale, no compensation—just a genuine commitment to progress,” he stated.
He further explained that with the rapid development and expansion of the Kwaprow community, it has become necessary to clearly demarcate boundaries to prevent future conflicts and ensure peaceful coexistence.
“As a community, we have engaged the UCC authorities in discussions and reached a consensus on the need for proper boundary demarcation that will benefit both parties. Unfortunately, they have now turned around and are refusing to sign the necessary documents,” Nana Amissah alleged.
The Ebusuapanyin warned that the continued delay and refusal by UCC authorities to formalize the agreement could trigger unrest among community members.
“If the authorities of UCC continue on this path, it could lead to a civilian confrontation. We do not want conflict, but we will not sit back and allow our rights to be ignored,” he cautioned.
He called on relevant government agencies, traditional authorities, and stakeholders to intervene promptly to resolve the impasse and ensure that peace prevails.
Efforts to reach the University of Cape Coast authorities for their response were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
The situation remains tense, as residents of Kwaprow closely watch developments, hoping for an amicable resolution to prevent any potential escalation.
By Frank Asorba Kofi Essuman
