The victim of the controversial demolition at East Legon in Accra, allegedly linked to Western Regional representative on the Council of State, Maxwell Boakye, has reportedly received a compensation package including undisclosed monetary compensation and a full restoration of the destroyed property on the same land.
The latest update was provided by Selorm Brantie, the IMANI Africa associate who first drew national attention to the issue after sharing videos of the demolished building on social media while calling on President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and call the Council of State member, popularly known as “Palasco”, to order.
Selorm Brantie confirms settlement
In a fresh statement shared online, Brantie disclosed that following the intervention of some eminent individuals, the parties involved had settled the matter amicably, stressing that the victim was not pressured into accepting any agreement.
“Parties have settled amicably. Victim was not coerced into accepting any offer imposed on him,” he wrote.
According to him, the homeowner, identified only as “Wofa”, has regained full control of the disputed land.
“I understand that Wofa has got his land back. Nobody will touch his land without his express consent or without a fair negotiation and appraisal of his options,” Brantie added.
He further revealed that the destroyed structure would be restored to its previous state, while additional alternatives and monetary compensation had also been agreed upon between the parties.
Video of demolished house sparked national outrage
The controversy erupted earlier this week after Brantie posted videos online showing heaps of debris from the demolished house on Nii Torgbor Street in East Legon.
The property, according him, had stood in the area for nearly two decades before it was pulled down.
Brantie alleged that the demolition was carried out because Maxwell Boakye wanted extra space for a tennis court and parking area after constructing a large white mansion on his own property nearby.
In a strongly worded post directed at President Mahama, Brantie accused the Council of State member of terrorising residents in the neighbourhood.
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“Dear President John Dramani Mahama, your Council of State member with the nickname Palasco has made himself the terror of Nii Torgbor Street in East Legon,” part of the earlier post read.
Assault and intimidation allegations emerge
The issue became even more controversial after allegations surfaced that the owner of the demolished property was physically assaulted during the incident.
According to Brantie, the homeowner was allegedly punched in the face by men said to be acting on the orders of Maxwell Boakye while watching helplessly as the structure was demolished.
He also alleged that land guards were deployed to intimidate residents, while the aide of the Council of State member reportedly filmed individuals who attempted to challenge the exercise.
The allegations triggered outrage across social media, with many users demanding investigations and accountability.
Some critics questioned whether public officials should wield such influence in private property disputes, while others called for legal action if the claims were substantiated.
Maxwell Boakye reportedly apologises
In his latest update, Brantie disclosed that Maxwell Boakye had apologised for his role in how the situation escalated.
He explained that his decision to publicise the matter was driven by a desire to ensure that vulnerable individuals were not silenced or bullied because of their lack of influence.
“My main objective, at all times, is to ensure that nobody gets bullied because they don’t have a voice,” he stated.
Brantie added that he had deleted his original post after the settlement, expressing satisfaction that “the right thing has been done.”
As of the time of filing this report, Maxwell Boakye had not issued any separate public statement regarding the allegations beyond the apology referenced by Brantie.
