The legal battle over No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel in Osu has entered a new phase after the hotel’s management filed an appeal against an Accra High Court order granting police assistance to a Receiver appointed by UK-based Cola Holdings Limited.
The order has sparked public interest because it involves one of Accra’s most recognisable luxury properties and businessman Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar. But the ruling does not mean the wider dispute has been concluded.
At the centre of the case are questions over the enforcement of a debt-related security interest, the appointment of a Receiver, and the legal steps available to both sides as the matter continues through the courts.
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What The Court Order Means For No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel
The Commercial Division of the High Court in Accra, presided over by Justice Samuel Faraday Johnson, on July 21 granted a warrant of police assistance to Cola Holdings Limited and its appointed Receiver, Nii Amanor Dodoo.
The application was filed after Cola Holdings and the Receiver told the court they had been unable to obtain possession of the property peacefully.
Court records show that Kensington Residential Partners 1 Limited (KRP1), the company that manages the hotel, opposed the application through one of its directors, Nana Kwame Bediako.
However, the court dismissed the grounds advanced in opposition and ruled that Cola Holdings had satisfied the requirements for police assistance.
The court held that Cola Holdings had registered its security interest over the property at the Collateral Registry and had obtained a Memorandum of No Objection to realise its security.
Justice Faraday Johnson further held that under the Borrowers and Lenders Act, 2020 (Act 1052), Cola Holdings was entitled to seek police assistance after attempts to obtain possession without resistance failed.
The court also found that KRP1 had not placed sufficient evidence before it to justify refusing the application.
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What The Court Order Does And Does Not Decide
A key point in the dispute is understanding exactly what the High Court ruling addressed.
The order relates specifically to the Receiver’s request for police assistance to take possession of the property.
It does not determine that all disputes between the parties have been resolved.
It also does not determine the outcome of KRP1’s appeal or other related proceedings pending before the courts.
The ruling followed steps taken by Cola Holdings to enforce its security interest over the property after a judgment of the High Court of England and Wales in favour of the company.
A Receiver is typically appointed by a secured lender to take control of an asset used as security for a loan when the lender begins enforcement action.
In this case, the Receiver’s appointment and the application for police assistance form part of the process of enforcing Cola Holdings’ claimed security interest over No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel.
Why Cheddar’s Hotel Management Is Appealing The Decision
Following the High Court order, Kensington Residential Partners 1 Limited announced that it had filed an appeal against the decision.
In a statement issued on Thursday, July 23, KRP1 said it had also filed applications seeking interim relief pending the determination of the appeal.
The company said the hotel remains open and continues to operate, adding that it remains under the control and possession of its management and directors.
KRP1 argued that, in its view, the High Court order is not yet enforceable because the period prescribed under the applicable court rules has not expired.
That position has not been determined by an appellate court.
The company also stated that there are other related proceedings between the parties arising from the enforcement of the security interest over the property.
KRP1 urged the public to await the outcome of the legal process rather than draw conclusions from the ongoing dispute.
“Oxford No. 1 Hotel remains open for business,” the company said.
How The Legal Dispute Started And What Happens Next
The dispute is linked to earlier proceedings concerning the enforcement in Ghana of a judgment obtained by Cola Holdings Limited at the High Court of England and Wales.
In January 2026, Cheddar publicly stated that he disputed liability under the judgment and had instructed his lawyers to challenge its enforcement through Ghana’s courts.
He said the transaction involved a facility obtained by Kensington Residential Partners 1 Limited from the International Finance Corporation.
He also stated that he had appealed a High Court decision concerning the registration of the foreign judgment and intended to pursue all available legal remedies.
The latest appeal by KRP1 focuses on the High Court’s decision granting police assistance to the Receiver.
The outcome of the appeal and related applications will determine the next stage of the dispute.
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Timeline Of The No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel Dispute
| Date | Development |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | Nana Kwame Bediako says he disputes liability under the UK judgment and will challenge its enforcement. |
| July 21, 2026 | Accra High Court grants police assistance to Cola Holdings Limited and Receiver Nii Amanor Dodoo. |
| July 23, 2026 | KRP1 announces an appeal and applications for interim relief. |
| Pending | The courts will determine the appeal and other related proceedings. |
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