Deal #3781

Ghana
Created at
2013-05-31
Last update
2024-04-17
Last full update
2024-04-17

Names of communities / indigenous peoples affected

Name of community
Kumawu
Comment on communities / indigenous peoples affected
In 2012, The people of Kumawu are feverishly taking steps to reclaim a vast portion of its land, of about 92,000 acres, purportedly sold out to two private plantation companies, namely African Plantation for Sustainable Development Ghana Limited, and the Afram Plantation Limited. In 2014, No judgement of this case can be found and it is not clear whether it is still pending.

Consultation of local community

Community consultation
Limited consultation

How did the community react?

Community reaction
Rejection
Comment on community reaction
In 2012, the Kumawu residents concerned about the acquisition of Afram Plantation Ltd petitioned the High Court’s Land Division to declare the transaction illegal, to impose damages, a restraining order and to confirm the traditional boundary and land ownership.