Businessman and Founder of Citizen Eye Ghana (CITEG), a civil society organization that promotes equality, equity and fairness, Alex Kweku Tetteh, has called on the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie and the Attorney General, Dr. Dominick Ayene to as a matter of urgency probe an alleged dispute involving a 24 plots of land situated at Atomic in Accra the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency between Mr. Kofi Ntim Manu, popularly known as Kofi Lee and George Oti Bonsu.

At a press conference in Accra yesterday, Alex Kwaku Tetteh, revealed that CITEG has an overstated membership base of about 98,000 people across Ghana and beyond, and seeks for equality, equity and fairness for every Ghanaian.

He said the Organization has been petitioned by a businessman called Kofi Ntim Manu, otherwise known as Kof Lee, to intervene by demanding probity, accountability and rule of law in a land dispute involving him and one George Oti Bonsu from the Judiciary and the Attorney General.

According to the leader of CITEG, Mr. Ntim Manu alleges that, George Oti Bonsu impressed on him in the month of December 2010 at Dansoman, that he has 24 plots of land lying at Atomic in Accra worth $126,000.00, and that, he would sell it to him if he would be interested.

The leader further revealed that, George Oti Bonsu allegedly took Ntim Manu to the land site for inspection to ascertain the genuity of the land.

He said Kofi Ntim Manu alleges that he later realized George Oti Bonsu had no title covering the land after payment had been effected.

In that case, CITEG said the dispute led to court proceedings. According to information made available to the group, Mr. Oti Bonsu allegedly stated during cross-examination that he had sold 15 of the disputed 24 plots to Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong — an assertion CITEG says requires verification against official court records and land documents.

Quoting from a judgment wording made available to it, CITEG claimed the court imposed a three-year custodial sentence on the respondent on Count 1 and ordered payment to the appellant of an amount equivalent to twice the aggregate consideration of US$126,000 — amounting to US$252,000 — or its equivalent in Ghana cedis, which failure to pay would result in an additional two years custodial sentence.

CITEG is therefore calling on judicial authorities to clarify the present status of the sentence, the compensation order, any payments made, and whether the orders have been lawfully complied with.

The group also referenced further allegations made by Mr. Ntim Manu, in that, according to him, Hon. Kennedy Agyapong allegedly contacted him after the judgment, apologized on behalf of Mr. Oti Bonsu, and allegedly told him he had spoken with Justice Kwesi Anin Yeboah who was Chief Justice at the time concerning arrangements for a three-member panel at the Court of Appeal to consider bail for Mr. Oti Bonsu.

Mr. Ntim Manu further alleges that Hon. Agyapong assured him the money would be paid in full and asked him to send a representative to Parliament to receive it, but the representative went waiting without receiving the money.

According to CITEG, Mr. Ntim Manu subsequently received information that US$162,000 out of the lump sum of $252,000.00 had been paid into a court account, leaving an alleged balance of US$90,000 to be cleared later.

“The central question remains: If the money was paid as compensation to Mr. Ntim Manu, why does he maintain that he has neither received the disputed land nor recovered his money?” CITEG queried.

The group alleged that payment documentation was subsequently presented to the Court of Appeal with representations that payment had been made and steps to return the land were underway, and that an application was later made to recover the US$162,000 on the basis that the land had been returned — although Mr. Ntim Manu maintains he received neither land nor money.

CITEG stressed that it does not present the allegations as proven facts and is not condemning any individual before evidence is tested. It said public office or political influence must not shield anyone from legitimate scrutiny, but equally, mentioning of a name does not establish criminal liability.

CITEG’s six key demands:

1. To the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice should review the case file to determine whether criminal investigation or prosecution is warranted.

2. To the Court of Appeal to verify the status of proceedings, the compensation order, the reported US$162,000 payment, the alleged US$90,000 balance, and any application concerning recovery of funds.

3. The law-enforcement agencies to investigate credible evidence of fraud or false representations.

4. Judicial accountability bodies to examine any substantiated concerns regarding Judicial conduct through proper constitutional procedures.

5. To the parties involved to provide documentation and cooperation to establish whether the land was transferred and compensation paid.

6. The Court to ensure civil issues are determined fairly and expeditiously.

CITEG said Mr. Ntim Manu’s health has deteriorated amid the prolonged dispute, heightening the human cost of unresolved litigation.

The group also appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to ensure allegations involving persons with access to political circles are assessed through lawful channels, referencing concerns raised about an individual identified as Ben, a supposed chairman of the Nungua area, and allegedly linked to Mr. Oti Bonsu — which CITEG said it has not independently established.

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“Our demand is simple: Establish the facts, enforce lawful court orders, investigate credible allegations and ensure that Kofi Ntim Manu receives justice through due process,” Mr. Tetteh said.

CITEG said its intervention is not motivated by political rivalry, and it will continue to advocate for equality, equity and fairness for all.